Community notices from Kennebunk gatherings and visits
Local social calendar lists a demonstration party hosted by Mrs. Donald Evans with attendees from Kennebunk and Saco, plus public social nights at Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters and Arundel Grange. Other items include a Brick Store museum talk by Mrs. Doris Kimball, annual Kennebunk Band Boosters meeting, rummage sale at Kennebunk Baptist Church, and visits among residents with family events and hospital news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Evans
Paul LeMay
Boothby Road
Evelyn Berry
Saco
Ora McConnell
A. Wesley Leech
McConnell
George Papcan
Carl Salvato
Leif Groneng
Robert Dixon
LeMay
Evans
Berry
Persis Moulton
Gertrude Dutch
Arundel Grange
Thursda
Arundel Grange Hall
Fred Merrill
Merlin Burleigh
Doris Burleigh
Cecelia Cashen
Eleanor Merrill
Donald Kimball
Brick Store Museum
Alma Tomlinson
Ruth Chapit
Fannie Furbish
Uise Marsh
Marion Cougens
Harriet Freeman
Ivy Temple
Pythian Sisters
Nerves Triumphs with Alva-Tranquil Tablets in Church Row
Mrs Rudzinski of Milwaukee testifies that Alva-Tranquil tablets calm nerves and ease panic before events. Ad claims the product reduces anxiety worry stress sleeplessness and emotional upset without aspirin and promotes quick relaxation under medical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudzinski
Milwaukee
T.M
Pal. Peng
Wells Band Boosters Plan Renewal Project
The Wells Band Boosters held the first fall meeting at Wells High School appointing a committee to work with the Wells Ogunquit PTA on reviving the Community Birthday calendar project. New band director Miss Carolyn Colby discussed band progress and potential instrument purchases. The group voted to buy a vending machine for reeds, ordered 100 clarinet reeds and 35 saxophone reeds, and set monthly meetings for the third Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Band Boosters Club
Wells High School
Wells-Ogunquit
Carolyn Colby
Colby
Roscoe Douglass
Arthur H. Tufts
Alber G. LaPierre
Committees of Staples Unit Are Announced
President Mrs. Evelyn Presley led the C. Fayette Staples Unit meeting at the Old Orchard Beach Legion Hall. Officers were absent. Rose Goldberg stood in as second vice president and various members were named to committees including activities, auditing, Americanism, budget, child welfare, civil defense, and education. Delegates to York County council named with alternates, an executive committee listed, and Virginia Ford read the budget. dues and a donation to Togus Hospital noted. Refreshments served by Mamie Balkan and Rose Goldberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Presley
Virginia
Ford
Mamie Balkan
Rose Goldberg
Viola Girard
Celia Allaire
Beverly Moran
Shirley Doe
Avonell Pettengill
Rita Sherman
Jean Mooers
Hollie McKee
Hazel Ilsley
Frances Mullen
Virginia Ford
Thelma Moran
Rose Fournier
Catherine Lemire
May Slaney
Aline Fontaine
Antonia Hall
Esther Gilbert
Antonia Har
Virginia Skillin
Girl State
Maureen LaFountain
Biddeford
Togus Hospital
Biddeford Candidate LaBranche Seeks City Council Seat
LaBranche, a married father of four from 29 George Street, announces his bid for Biddeford City Council. He cites city governance improvements and endorses Judge Lesieur as leadership, stressing mature judgment and experience. He is active in local unions and civic groups and works at Adrien Sabourin barber shop.
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George Street
Delcia Gagne
Fernand
Tufts University
General Electric
Raymond
U. S. Army
Germany
Robert
Roger
St. Andre
LaBranche
St. Andre School
St. Joseph College
Quebec
Canada
Lafayette Court
Catholic Order of Foresters
St. Andre Federal Credit Union
Biddeford
Saco Lodge of Elks
St Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance
St. Andre Pfta
Health and Welfare Trust Fund
Adrien Sabourin
Lesieur
Cape Porpoise community notices and obituaries
Cape Porpoise hosts reception for Rev. Peppe at Church on the Cape October 2 at 7 30 p m. Home Extension opens Friday at Firemen's hall with speaker Mrs Frema Grant on Family Council. Card party by Cape firemen starts Monday. Dollie Merrill buried at family lot. funeral attendees listed. Local residents report illnesses, travels, and departures from Langsford road and Somerville Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell J. Peppe
Church on-the-Cape
Kennebunkport
Firemen's Hall
Cape Porpoise
Frema Grant
Family Council
Georgia Goodwin
Elizabeth Sheridan
Beatrice McLaughlin
Edna Rollins
Cape
Dollie Merrill
Church - On - the - Cape
Harrison
R. K. Turner
New York City
Henry O. Megert
Kennebunk
Marion Clarke
Lettie Tibbets
Glendon Roberts
Fisher
Jane
Osteopathic Hospital
Portland
Lettena Perry
Lyman Huff
Langsford Road
Gregory Baxter
Cambridge
Mass
Garner Has Few Worries On Scenery
Hollywood star James Garner discusses filming The Great Escape in Munich noting scenery helped the story but weather ruined budget, estimating a $3 million project rose to $3 million overrun. He jokes about his villa set and German perceptions while recounting production woes and personal quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Thomas
Hollywood
James
Garner
Munich
Korea
Maverick
Bumgarner
Europe
California
DeMolay Elects New Officers at Highpine Chapter
Jay Smith was elected master councillor of Highpine chapter Order of DeMolay in Sanford road hall. James Rae became senior councillor and Jonathan Bourne junior councillor. Other officers include Brian Adams senior deacon Edward Rumson Jr junior deacon Peter Spinney senior steward George Michaels junior steward Gerald LaPierre chaplain Gary Grant marshal Kenney Bassett organist. Next meeting October 8 at Masonic hall. Alan Joy welcomed as new dad advisor. New memberships noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Smith
Highpine
Order of DeMolay
High Masonic Hall
Sanford Road
Ells
James Rae
Jonathan Bourne
Brian Adams
Edward Rumson, Jr
Peter Spinney
George Michaels
Gerald LaPierre
Gary Grant
Kenney Bassett
Alan Joy
Ocean Lodge
Dad
Masonic Hall
Self-Protection Program Teaches Kids Safety Rules
The Merton Ira Staples AMVETS auxiliary sponsors a 10 point self education program in local elementary schools to guard children against assault. Over 2,000 wallet size cards titled A Child's Code for Survival are being distributed in public and parochial schools with rules against hitchhiking accepting rides from strangers and taking gifts. The program promotes the buddy system and urges immediate parental contact if a stranger touches a child while noting the nationwide Child Welfare program under AMVETS auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Ira Staples Post
Amvets
Civil Defense Policewomen’s Unit
Tle
Auxiliary
Policewomen's
Schoo
Amvets Auxiliary Service Programs
World’s Largest Seed May Weigh Fifty Pounds
A tree expert warns that the Maldive Islands face seed hazards from the double coconut, the world’s largest seed weighing 50 pounds or more. Breezes can scatter these heavy fruits, posing a risk to unwary people and property. Local guidance urges caution to avoid injury from falling seeds.
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Ohio
Maldive
Indian Ocean
Martin L. Davey, Jr
Saving Habits Split by Gender in High School Survey
A nationwide survey of junior and senior high school students finds boys save mainly for college while girls save to buy clothes. The study by Lloyd H Hall Co for Scholastic Magazine covers cars, income, drivers, meals, drinks, and home life with 18.7 million students enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd H. Hall Co
Scholastic Magaznes, Inc
Sunday School To Have Annual Picnic
The Washington Avenue Methodist church Sunday school in Old Orchard Beach plans a picnic Saturday weather permitting. All classes meet at the church at 11:45 a.m. and go to Ocean Park behind the Ambassador Pool. Mrs. Emily Felker superintendent of the Sunday school and teachers will supervise arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Ocean Park
Ambassador Pool
Emily Felker
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Knights of Pythias
Maine Medical Center
Frank Bradbury
Kennebunk, K’port & Wells
Wells
Staples
Beneficial
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Beneficial Finance Co
Maine
Washington Street
Attlantic
YES
Beneficial Finance System
Alice M. Crowell
Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles
Harry Emmons
Pier Road
Toronto
Aurora
CBS
Clover
Sanford
Annette
Adah
Elmont Tyndale
Carll Burleigh
Ardelle Maling
Louise Jordan
Grace Packard
Wakefield
Highpine Order of DeMolay
Lisa Gaye
Reau
Ian Ture
Woodmen
Modern Woodmen of America
Rock Island
Illinois
Donald L. Chretien
Saco, Maine
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