Kennebunk Family News and Local Tidbits
Robert Barra resumes duties as a mechanic at Tibbetts Pontiac. A weekend guest, Mrs. Edward Winston of South Portland, visits her son Edward C Winston at Land and Shields on Dane Street, while he recovers from a cut. Families travel to Canada, weddings honorees take a mountain trip, and many Kennebunk residents enjoy vacations, visits, and gatherings at Walkers Point and local streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Barra
Tibbetts Pontiac
Landine
Halstead Pillsbury
Brown Street
Roland L'Heureux
Shirley Pillsbury
Kennebunk
L'Heureux
Saco
Kennebunk Light and Power
Carl Bennett
Belmont
Mass
Sam Spencer
Scott
Ernest Spencer
Old Orchard Beach social notes and hospital update
Grace Macomber and daughter Miriam Battey returned from a visit with Mrs Ruth Martin at her camp near Howard Lake. Mrs Eulah Matthews of Manchester Conn visited. They attended an Eastern Star meeting in Rumford. Mrs Martin will return to Sea View Avenue cottage soon. Irene Guarino of Saco Avenue is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Atlantic lodge IOOF will elect officers at Odd Fellows Hall on Old Orchard Street this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Macomber
Miriam Battey
Ruth Martin
Howard Lake
Andover
Eulah Matthews
Manchester
Conn
Eastern Star
Rumford
Mt. Zircon
Martin
Sea View Avenue
Irene Guarino
Saco Avenue
Webber Hospital
Atlantic Lodge
Webhannet Club To Open Season
The Webhannet club begins its fall season with a meeting at the clubhouse on Fletcher street Monday October 3 at 1 pm A luncheon is provided by the finance committee chaired by Mrs Ed gar Fisher Community singing led by Mrs Percy Boothby and a humorous skit by Mrs Grace Smith and the Maguire Sisters conclude the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webhannet Club
Fletcher Street
Edgar Fisher
Percy Boothby
Grace Smith
Maguire Sisters
Dr Bouthilet Takes New Post In Oklahoma
Dr George Bouthilet a former Biddeford resident has completed his psychology doctorate at Oklahoma State University and now serves as state consulting clinical psychologist director of the state wide Community Mental Health Program He holds multiple roles including clinical consultant in child guidance and research consultant at OU Medical Center with a broad record of professional affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bouthilet
Biddeford
Olivine Pelletier
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Bouthilet
Indiana
University of Oklahoma
Sanford
Cole
New England
University of New Hampshire
University of Massachusetts
State Hospital
Northhampton
Mass
Middle West
State Hospital and Training Center
Winfield
Kan
State School
Enid
Okla
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Central State College
State Department of Health
Oklahoma City Board of Education
University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Department of
Okahoma State University
American Psychological Association
American Association For the Advancement of Science
American Association On Mental Deficiency
Psi Chi
Phi Delta Kappa
Alpha Gamma Upsilon
Onart Codes 192 and 193 Price Listing
A small catalog note shows Onart Code No 192 priced at 4 3 4 5 dollars and Pint No 193 priced at 3 dollars. The concise listing conveys unit prices for two Onart items with codes 192 and 193.
Doctor Pursues Mental Health Network and Writing Plan
Dr Bouthilet aims to build a network of community mental health clinics to serve local needs for the mentally ill and mentally retarded. He collects classical and jazz records, enjoys tennis, and plans to travel abroad while gathering material for a book. His name changed from Bouthillette in 1957. he is brother to Mrs Gerard Paquette of 103 Granite Street Biddeford and Carl Bouthillette of Long Island NY, and grandson of Mr and Mrs Joseph Grenier of 41 Middle Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouthilet
Bouthillette
Gerard
Orchard Lodge Installation At Old Orchard Beach
Officers of Orchard lodge IF and AM were installed at a special meeting Monday evening at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Installing officer Clayton Weymouth West Newfield district deputy grand master of the 18th Masonic district assisted by Frederick Elwell installing chaplain and Gordor Maddox installing marshal. Officers installed were worthy master Donald Nowell senior warden Alfred Swinburne Jr junior warden Harry Smith Jr treasurer Asa Douglass secretary Clarence Lary and finance committee Percy Wright Hubert Standeven and Perley Witham. Also senior deacon Dean Speed junior deacon Edgar Steward senior steward Robert P Googins junior steward Howard Merrill marshal Charles Gorman organist Elmer Rounds tyler Linwood Jefferson and chaplain Alfred Swinburne Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard Lodge
If&am
Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall
West Grand Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Clayton Weymouth
West Newfield
18Th Masonic District
Frederick Elwell
Gordor Maddox
Donald Nowell
Alfred Swinburne
eJr
Harry Smith, Jr
Asa Douglass
Clarence Lary
Percy Wright
Hubert Standeven
Perley Witham
Dean Speed
Edgar Steward
Robert P. Googins
Howard Merrill
Charles Gorman
Elmer Rounds
Tyler
Linwood Jefferson
Alfred Swinburne, Sr
New Commander At Fletcher's Neck Station
Chief John Kennedy of Danne mora New York has assumed command of the Biddeford Pool Coast Guard station at Fletcher's Neck. He takes over from Chief Weston E Gamage Jr who is transferred to Cape Elizabeth. Kennedy brings about 12 years of service in the Navy and Coast Guard and will move his wife and three children from Lowell Massachusetts to Maine soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kennedy
Dannemora
N. Y
Biddeford Pool
Fletcher's Neck
Kennedy
Weston E. Gamage, Jr
Cape Elizabeth
US Navy
Coast Guard
Cook Inlet
Portland
Coast Guard Academy
New London
Wells High October Activities Schedule Released
Wells High announces October events including first home football game versus Train Academy of Kittery, band performances led by Everett Firth, PTA meeting October 7, instrument demonstration for middle grades, and a paper drive. October 6 7 state teachers convention. multiple additional home games and cross country meets planned through October with dances and class fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells High School
Wells
Train Academy of Kittery
Everett Firth
Wells-Ogunquit
Parent-Teacher Association
Carl Fisher Company
Boston
Portland
Legion Unit At Wells Plans Membership Drive
Plans for the 1961 membership drive were started at the first fall meeting of the Eldridge and Leroy Hanson unit American Legion auxiliary Wells. Five 1961 renewals and an additional 1960s renewal were reported. Members may mail dues to unit secretary Elaine LaPierre. An October 9 reception from 3 to 6 p.m. at Stewart Morrill post home South Portland honors Sylvia Dow. Rosette Alpren and Elaine LaPierre reported on the June department convention at Old Orchard Beach. Get well cards were sent to unit president Sheila Tufts and first vice president Arlene Mooers. The meeting was led by Thelma Stevens. refreshments followed. Next meeting October 24 at LaPierre’s Route 1 Wells home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Leroy Hanson
American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Eldredge Road
Wells
Elaine LaPierre
Stewart P. Morrills
South Portland
Sylvia Dow
Maine American Legion Auxiliary
Rosette Alpren
Department
Old Orchard Beach
Sheila Tufts
Arlene Mooers
Thelma Stevens
Miss Stevens
LaPierre
Wells Legion Talent Show set for Veteran's Day in Wells
The Eldridge Hanson American Legion post sponsors a talent show on November 11 at Ogunquit firemen hall with prizes of 50, 25, 15, 10 and 5 dollars. An October 21 audition at Wells High School will select North Berwick Kennebunk and Wells entrants. A dance with Archie Knight and his orchestra follows. special children's ticket price. Committee members include Fenwick W. Clark Charles Clark Jr Harry Alpren Arthur H Tufts Winthrop Nickerson and Commander John F Harrington. Delegates to York County council named Albert G LaPierre Harry Alpren. alternates William J O Connell John Harrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Leroy Hanson
American Legion
Wells Legion
Eldredge Road
Wells High School
Archie Knight
Fenwick W. Clark
Charles Clark, Jr
Harry Alpren
Arthur H. Tufts
Winthrop Nickerson
John F. Harrington
York County Council
Albert G. LaPierre
William J. O'Connell
John Harrington
Harrington
Editorial Staff Named for Wells High Yearbook
Donna Hubbard named editor in chief for the Wells High yearbook Abenaki with Karen Ahern as assistant editor Robert MacDonald as business manager Gaile Coombs advertising manager Diana Rumson sports editor Darlene Bridges and Patricia Fuller typists Sue Szczepanski and Nelson Emerton named as photographers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Hubbard
Wells High School
Abenaki
Karen Ahern
Robert MacDonald
Gaile Coombs
Diana Rumson
Darlene Bridges
Patricia Fuller
Sue Szczepanski
Nelson Emerton
Staples Legion Unit Resumes Fall Meetings
The C Fayette Staples unit American Legion auxiliary met at the Legion hall in Old Orchard Beach for the fall season. President Viola Girard led routine business as 11 members were reported paid up. New projects were discussed and a gift was voted for the department president for the Portland meeting on October 9. Four past presidents attended and Past President Miss Farie Emmons thanked the group for her life membership. The unit agreed to invite the Girls State representative to share experiences at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fayette ‘Staples Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
School Street
Old Orchard Beach
Viol la Girard
Portland
Farie Emmons
Girls State
Wells-Ogunquit Lions Plan Fall Meeting at Henri's
The Wells Ogunquit Lions Club schedules the first fall season gathering tonight at Henri's restaurant on Route 1 Wells with dinner served at 6 30 p m. A separate Ocean Lodge F and A M session is set for Wednesday evening at the Highpine Masonic hall on Sanford Road Wells for Past Masters night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells-Ogunquit Lions Club
Henri's
U. S. Route 1
Wells
Ocean Lodge
A. M
Highpine Masonic Hall
Sanford Road
Wells Grange
Grange
Robert Stillings
Ne Wells Board of Selectmen
Small Business Leaders Meet In Hub Friday
About 55 business and professional men from New England and the Augusta SBA branch will meet in Boston Friday to review progress and outlook for small business. SBA administrator Philip McCallum will join from Washington to discuss the national picture with George B. Coffin noting SBA’s five key support programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Small Business Administration
Augusta
Boston
SBA
Philip MecCallum
Washington
George B. Coffin
Maine
Peter A. Garland
Saco
George J. Economy
Bangor
David Garceau
Presque Isle
Louise Leland
Bar Harbor
Ralph M. Lovell
Sanford
Frederick B. Nelson
Portland
Hugh C. Saunders
Westbrook
Coffin
Congress
Smar
Sterilization Bill Drawn For Tennessee 1961 Assembly
The president of the Tennessee Conference of Social Work drafted a bill to authorize sterilization of mentally deficient persons. Leo Britt, Hamilton County Juvenile Court chief probation officer, says the aim is to prevent reproduction among the mentally deficient. The bill would let public-fund governing bodies order sterilization of certain mentally ill, feebleminded, or epileptic inmates or patients in mental, penal, or charitable institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee Conference of Social Work
General Assembly
Leo Britt
Hamilton County Juvenile Court
Charity receipts stolen after snack stop in Richmond
J Walters Jr left a $200 charity event receipts in a paper bag, then went for a snack. On returning to his car in Richmond the bag was missing from the vehicle, prompting an investigation into the theft and potential entry of the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
J.walters Jr
Old Orchard Beach Couple Wed 50 Years
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll W. Bent celebrated their golden 50th wedding anniversary at home on Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Friends and relatives gathered Sunday afternoon in a party arranged by Miss Ethel Roberts and Mrs Grace Macomber with a gold motif. Guests included Mrs. Minnie Pierce Mrs. Horace Tinkham Mrs. Rolan Staples Judge Wesley M Mewer Winfield Lord and Mr and Mrs Harold Lord of Portland and Mr and Mrs Antonio Dufresne of Sabattus plus baskets of fruit and goodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll W. Bent
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Ethel Roberts
Grace Macomber
Bent
Minnie Pierce
Horace Tinkham
Rolan Staples
Wesley M. Mewer
Winfield Lord
Harold Lord
Portland
Antonio Dufresne
Sabattus
Handle With Care On Crossman Beach
Bathers left their boat to picnic on the Crossman private beach in Cold Spring Harbor New York. They abandoned debris including beer cans an envelope and a magazine cover with their address. The owner gathered the litter packaged it with a wrapper marked Handle With Care and a note asking if they forgot something.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cold Spring Harbor
N. Y
Spicnic
Crossman
Paper bag theft leaves bones for Walters' dog missing
A thief took one paper bag and left another. The bag taken reportedly contained bones intended for Walters' dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lthief
Walters
Bridal Couple Feted At Open House Reception
Following the wedding of Donald Francis Lamontagne and Miss Mary Jane Burgess at St. Martha church Kennebunkport an open house was held at the bridegrooms parents home 99 Atlantic avenue Old Orchard Beach Guests came from Arundel Berlin New Hampshire Hartford Connecticut Cape Elizabeth Biddeford Ballardvale Massachusetts and Old Orchard Beach among others The event featured a diverse guest list and a community postnuptial gathering in the afternoon and evening. A library in the area reported finding a genuine gold coin in a child’s book returned recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Francis Lamontagne
Mary Jane Burgess
St. Martha Church
Kennebunkport
Joseph F. Lamontagne
Atlantic Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Arundel
Arthur Burgess
William Burgess
Allan Burgess
Kathleen Burgess
Debra Burgess
Pamela Burgess
Lena Davis
Scott Burgess
Norman Hayes
Sanford
Berlin
N. H
George Gosselin
Francis Goudreau
Lillian Goudreau
Hartford
Edgar Trembley
Julien Hevey
Rita Poisson
Paul Lessard
Emile Drouin
Winford Farr
Ballardvale
Mass
Donald Shorey
Leslie Wyman
Francis Carr
Donna Carr
David Carr
Anita Scontras
Gloria Scontras
Patricia Pennell
Jerome Plante
Gordon Allgrove
Rolan Staples
Maureen Staples
Michael Magaudda
Golden Books in Cedar Rapids Public Library Mystery
A Cedar Rapids public library employee reports finding gold in library books triggering curiosity about a potential treasure hunt or promotional stunt. Authorities investigate whether the claim is genuine or a publicity gimmick amid local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Books
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
VFW Auxiliary At Beach Plans Varied Projects
The VFW Ladies auxiliary met at Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach with president Statia Pelletier presiding. Members discussed upcoming projects and bi monthly meetings resume October 10 after summer break. A surprise stork shower honored Tina Roller after the brief business session with Mary Marshall winning the mystery prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Atlantic Avenue
Old Orchard ‘Beach
Statia Pelletier
Mary Marshall
Doris Warner
Rita Belair
Ruth Hamilton
FASTEETH powder for dentures advertised to secure plates
An ad promotes FASTEETH a denture powder that keeps upper or lower plates firmly in place in Dowday slides. It is described as alkaline and non souring, with claims to reduce plate odor and bad breath. Available at drug counters.
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Edmund Cashen Dia YY
Clement P Wight
Scwenley Distillers CO
WY. C
Central Maine Power Co
Main St
Bert Thompson
Alfred Street
Fletcher’s Neck Station
Wells High
York
North Berwick
South Berwick
Willowdale
Maine Medical Center
National Honor Society
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
Norman Perrault
Patricia Armstrong
Ralph W. Armstrong
Thornton Avenue
Virginia Snow Armstrong
Main Street
Roland W. Perrault
Cutts Street
Anastasoff
Legion Unit
Yearbook At
Staples Legion
Hub
Bag OF
Earth
Fenr
New York
Norfolk
Turnpikes
Saco — Percy’s Pharmacy
Thacher
Kennebunk — Bowdoin Drug
Brary
VFW
THE
Clifford A. Purvis Mwood OR
Saco, Maine
Canal National AN
First Bank
Feder
Deposit Insurance Corporation
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