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Nor' by East, Fall 1964
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PRICE 10 CENTS CASCO BAY ISLANDS - MAINE CUMBERLAND COUNTY
FRIENDSHIP IS THE INVOLUNTARY BY-PRODUCT OF COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR. VOL. 6, NO. 3 FALL - 1964 Dr. William H. P. Faunce
N EXT QUESTION: FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS WRITE THANKS FOR INTERNATIONAL WEEK W HAT KIND O F FERRY SLIP? Now that the engineers of Fay, Spof- Reaction of journalists trom the For ford & Thorndike have made their eign Correspondents Center of the . soundings and borings and taken their United rations to the Bay entertain measurements on both sides :rnd at the ment program which was started August end of the existing State-owned wharf at I , has been noted in many letters re Forest City, Peaks, a major question ceived by hosts and committee planners comes to the front while their report is who went to all lengths to give the visit awaited. What kind of new vehicle ferry ors a lively demonstration of homespun slip is most to be desired? And of equal "down-cast" hospitality. It seems to be importance: which is the best location a moot question whether the enter for it? tainers or the entertained got the great Numerous suggestions have come to est enj oyment from the occasion. the attention of A. Edward Langlois, The correspondents, some with child general manager of M a i n e Pon ren, not only became initiated into the Authority. One plan is to have a ramp Roger Paul Jordan photo quiet daily routine of island life, but al Group of U. N. correspondents on arrival in Portland. so had a variety of chances for swim and float construction similar to that at Through arrangements made by James Mcloughlin, Pottland Pier. Another is to have a ramp public re lations agent for World Press Association, ming, sailing, fi shing, picnicking, and and apron design like the nearly defunct Ford Motor Co. loaned 10 Mustangs for the trip, attending community events, some ramp at Jo:ics Landing. This is now and Humble Oil & Reflning Co gave gasoline credit especially planned for them. cards. Casco Bay lines furnished free transportation limited to 6,000-lb. loads. If the latter for all correspondents and their family members. The Highlights were the Sunday events on type is recommended, a decision will be Gannett papers and TV station, WCSH, gave Little and Great Diamond Islands. Vis needed as to whether the apron be generous news coverage. itors, hosts, and dignitaries responded operated by hand or electric power. in great numbers to invitations to the -"2. ·weight capacity is another matter. STEVENS OF LONG ISLAND lobster d inner in Elwell Hall, Great a_ Jme interested persons suggest 10,000 TAGGED TO HEAD Diamond. The event was sponsored by lbs. Others hope for higher limits - up the State's Department of Economic to 20,000 lbs. CASCO BAY I. D. A . Development in appreciation of the One novel idea is to place the slip Lawrence Stevens of Long Island was planning of International Week by the at the end of the existing wharf and stepped up from his vice presi
NOR' BY EAST SCHILLING NAMED SPREADING THE WEL·COME MAT Box 66, Peaks Island, Maine "NOR' BY EAST" EDITOR There are two schools of thought among Islanders. One school holds to Published by Casco Bay Island Develop· the belief that neighborhood life is com ment Association with the cooperation of the Greater Portland Chamber of Com· fortable and cozy as it is right now and mercc for residents and visitors of Casco that working on the "development" con Bay. A non·profit publication supported by cept incurs a risk of getting over advertisers an
STATE DRUG STORE ~ COMBER MARINE MART, INC. 603 Congress St., Portland SAVINGS AND LoAN A SSOCIATION Specializing in Maine-Built Boats (Mr. Averill) .. Where Tho11 Sfl11 ds &we Millions" Evinrude Sale s and Service Drugs Sent By Ma il ' 919 Forest Ave., Port land- 773-0008 Tel. 773-8858 I 561 Congress Street - Portland, Main<' PAGE 4 NOR' BY EAST FALL 1964 PEAKS ACQUIRES SIDELIGHTS ON NEW INDUSTRY " INTERNATIONAL" WEEK The Rev. Ernest F. Croy of the By Maureen D. Mulkern Federated Church of Ashland, Mass., a summer resident who has become an The United Nations news correspon ardent island booster, has purchased dents peered apprehensively through the from Mrs. Samuel Howard the land and door of City Hall, waiting to be ad buildings on Pleasant Avenue, formerly mitted. From the time they were regis owned by the late Mr. Howard. W ith tered until they departed, a mutual the real estate he acquired earth-moving friendship program was started that will equipment and other tools and equip have repercussions for many years. ment. Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Hirseland, Mr. Croy has organized Casco Bay Germany, were so enthralled with Casco 'Tm ,01Tv. , lolks,. hut thi, i, a 1iri,at,· bcadc, -;;i~ ,' Industries with Harold .Fuller of New Bay that they expressed an earnest Island Avenue as manager. W hile desire to purchase West Brown Cow SHADES OF THE DIAMONDS! specializing in earth-moving operations Island. While on a side trip upstate, Reproduced with special permission of the artist, they will engage in other construction Herbert Goldberg, and of the Saturday Review of they met Governor Reed and thanked Literature. enterprises. him personally for the visit to Maine. Mr. Croy has served as guest preacher Language was no barrier for the HIGHLIGHTS OF CHEBEAGUE at the Brackett Memorial Methodist Kyncl children, ages 11 and 12, from Church and at the Trefethen-Evergreen Czechoslovakia. When Mother and Dad GOLFERS PR·OGRAM Improvement Association's vesper serv were not around to interpret, they By Dr. Garland Gray ices. While serving his Ashland parish merely used a Czech dictionary, point this year Mr. Croy will pursue studies ing to the English equivalent. The word From the traditional "Hello" Swatfest for an advanced degree at Boston Uni game got to be so interesting that there on July 4th, open to all members from versity. were times when their playmates wished the youngest to the eldest able to swing the parents were not around. a golf club, through to the final event of the season, the "Goodbye" Swatfest, the While on Chebeague the K yncls and DIAMOND ISLAND ACREAGE Club sponsored a varied and attractive the Raghavans, India, saw a New Eng program of activities, both on and off IN CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP land town meeting in action. The the links. A deal involving a large section of selectmen's meeting was held on the island with about 100 citizens present. On August 4th, under the direction of Great Diamond Island was consum Kitty Mayer, a Game Night was held at mated in early September. Milton V. On Cliff Island the Internationals the Hillcrest Hotel. There were 15 Smith of Portland, president of North elected an island queen and heard a talk tables of bridge, while the younger east Airways and former manager of by Mr. Robert Struble, who participated members enjoyed assorted games. An Portland Municipal Airport, has ac in the People to People tour inside open fire in the huge stone fireplace quired the 107 acres, long known as the Russia. At Church services on the same added much to the attractiveness of the Deering estate property, from the island, Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Hampe, setting. Edward Deering Noyes, Jr., estate. The Austria, found the Austrian National Anthem being played for a hymn. On August 19th, under the direction parcel runs from the south shore where of Mrs. Ernest Dennett, the Club the State-owned landing is located and A dip in Casco Bay is almost manda staged its second annual Hootenanny at tory for any guest and Mr. Ulf Nilson, is bounded on the north by the former the Hillcrest. A surprising amount ... ~ Fort McKinley area. Sweden, sampled its waters each day he excellent talent from both summer ai" '\l On the property is a farm house and was here. The Nilsons were reluctant to winter residents provided a thoroughly several cottages, some of which are on leave their "host" homes on Long enjoyable program. Island. lots leased from the estate for 99 years. The final social event of the season For several years Mr. Smith has been Bidding farewell seemed to have been a widespread problem on August 6. One was a Lobster Bake on Sunday, Sept. 6th owner of the former Hannah Woodman on the fairway of the 7th hole. dwelling, and has his own shore-front host told her guest to come "home" if and wharf. He plans eventually to build the accommodations were not satisfac The Wednesday afternoon teas during tory farther north. July and August at the Club House, with summer cottages on the site, and the Club ladies taking turns as hostesses, visualizes a swimming pool as a future This year's International \1/eek ex ceeded last year's week:end in scope and were popular features of the social pro possibility. gram. A part of this acreage has a dense variety of programs. Members of the Casco Bay Island growth of trees which provides haven Development Association have expressed for a herd of deer. These denizens of the their gratitude to those who had promi KEEP WARM forest love to feed on greel1' vegetable nent parts in the planning and enter But don't make us visit you! foliage, and have been a plague to home tainment features of this ambitious gardeners. undertaking. VOLUN TEER FIRE COMPANY LONG ISLAND
FOR TRANSPORTATION The SPAR ON LONG ISLAND LONG ISLAND, MAINE 766-2554 E. E. CLARKE
John and Mary Justice GROCERIES Lunches Fried Clams • Sundries UNIQUE ANO USEFUL Coolbrith & Stevens "LOBSTER POT" COFFEE TABLES LONG ISLAND The Spot for Refreshment Hand finished by GEORGE E. JOHNSON 766-2512 ..,~ LONG ISLAND, 766-2242 , ) TE L. 766-2060 Also Lobster Traps for the Trade FALL 1964 NOR' BY EAST PAGE 5
FOREIGN JOURNALISTS AND BAY RESIDENTS JOIN IN FESTIVITIES Clough photos
At Concert preceding International Dinner, Alan Barker, conce-rt pianist, Mrs. Charles Evans holds Sea Chest, a gift from Maine Sea and Shore- Fisheries, Barker, who is a ballet teacher, and Mr. and Mrs. Anand Mohan of India. presented by Mrs. John Chapman to the littlest International in the group, Arti Raghaven, 6, whose parents represent the Pre$$ Trust of India.
Group at Great Diamond lobster dinner sponsored by Senator Edmund S. Muskie, who Three couples from Germany, India, and Finland enjoy Maine Department of Economic Development, and put captivated large crowd at ing steamed clam cook-out at Whaleback, Peaks. on by expert cooks of Gt. Diamond Is. Assn. Lower dinner. right, Mrs. Edmund S. Muskie- and daughter.
Ornamenting and animating the landscape: Jane McCormick, Cathy Ross, Charles H. G. Evans, Public Relations Director, Department of Economic Karen Cushing, Dianne Agger, Pamela Stevens (Little Diamond), Mary Anne Development (representing Governor Reed), as he crowned Miss Casco Bay, Davis. Dianne Agger, assisted by Miss Propeller Club, Maureen Mulkern. PAGE 6 NO R' BY EAST FALL 1964
COMMUNITY TAKES CARE GLORIANNA ON DAILY CHEBEAGUE ISLAND OF HOSPITAL BILL DEEP-SEA TRIPS Boat Service Serving both public parties and Boats Hauled and Repaired l I special charter parties, Capt. Eldon E. Engines Installed H oman with his vessel, the Glorianna, A LD EN BREWER 846-4041 has been taking ou t deep-sea fishing enthusiasts daily. T he public parties :¥ r-_,-'.JI. leave State Pier at 9 A.M. on each Mon., CONTRACTING Wed., Fri. and Sat. On other days the AND BUILDING boat is open for charter. CHEBEAGUE ISLA ND T he fishing area ranges from the Lewis Ross 846-4080 Lightship to Small Point, and the fish ,r,\ ing has been good. Some halibut have ,' been taken and one 52-lb. cod. H and lines and bait are furnished, and passen HARO LD CLEAVES gers bring their own lunch es. There Ge-neral Contractor and Builder have been a few bookings of evening Chebeague Island expeditions. 846-4049 Clough photo George Alex8nder, hero of shelter project, rece iving his gold brick from John Shute. The building of the 12xl2 cement HAROLD J. TODD block shelter at Forest City Landing, General Contractor and Builder Peaks Island, had one unfortunate set HOME APPLIANCES PHILIP A. SEABURY back when George Alexander fell off the Chebeague Island roof and sustained injuries which put 846-4090 him .in the hospital for three weeks. Since this was an all-volu nteer labor project no workmen's compensation insur:ance was available. His fellow workers started passing the hat to meet Chebeague Island, Maine the financial emergency,· and as a result funds were raised from organizations and individuals to pay the entire $186. hospital bill and also allow $50. to Mr. Alexander as a partial off-set to his loss of earnings. BENNETT'S VARIETY STORE Upon being restored to health George Firehouse Road, Chebeague Island was right back on the job again, and ISLAND VIEW HOUSE, Chebeague Season, May 30 to September 30 846-4238 helped in laying the cement floor and Write for Brochure - Tel. 846-4059 getting the structure painted. Cash out lay on the building was $460. - $200. from the City, and $260. from groups ISLAND MARKET RIDDLE'S MARKET & SNACK BAR ,i'' and individuals. CHEBEAGUE ISLA ND - 846-4990 Original plans of the structure were AND FU LL 'LINE OF GROCERI ES - FREE DELIVERY drafted by Capt. T homas L. Curtis. LOBSTER POT BAR Open D8i ly: CHEBEAGUE ISLAND, MAINE Weekdays 8:30 to 6, Su nday 3 to 6 Also Mon., Wed. and Fri. Evenings CLIFF ISLANDER COMPLETE LINE OF Groceries - Meats IN SONG PROGRAM Ice Crea m - Beverages Johanna von Tiling, mezzo-soprano, Take-Out Orders· - Free Delivery BURGESS ~ of Cliff Island, presented a Musical Open 25 Hours Da ily and Sundays FOBES .BF• Afternoon program at St. Lawrence Clam. and Lobster Bakes Arranged Church, Portland, August 23rd. Call Us - Tel. 846-9997 PAINT The p11ogram included a variety of 106 Commercial Street - Portland songs by Richard Strauss. Other selec 772-6575 tions were two sacred songs by J ohann Sebastian Bach, and "Dover Beach" by SHERMAN R. JOHNSON Samuel Barber to the poem of M. CHEBEAGUE ISLAND CHEBEAGUE 846-5258 Arnold. Assisting Miss von T iling were Shore-Front Property Well Pumps - Sales and Service Dorothy Hicks, pianist, and Forest Per kins, organist. For Sale for Burks and Deming CLAYTON H. HAMILTON Real Estate Broker Fish Clams Lobsters 86 DARTMO UTH STR EET DEPENDABLE PO RT LAND MAINE ELECTRIC SERVI CE Te l. 773-4264 R. D. HAMILTON At your command 24 hours a day &CO. 9 Custom House Wharf CASCO BAY THE HARRIS COMPANY LIGHT & POWER Marine and Industrial Supplies Portland 188 Commercial Street COMPANY Portland M aine 775-025 1 Tel.: 775-5601 S. Harold Latham, Proprietor FALL 1964 NOR' BY EAST PAGE 7
Stevens to Head CBIDA SPECIAL CITATION WATER DISTRICT (Continued from Page l ) FROM CITY OFFICIALS INSTALLS NEW MAIN When the Square Dance group of the As a result of low water pressure in Peaks Recreation Club decided to invite the Trefethen section of Pleasant Ave., City and Chamber of Commerce officials Peaks Island, the Portland Water Dis and their wives to a Friday night party trict laid a new and deep 8" main on in the school auditorium City Manager this avenue as a major project. It con Graham W. Watt concluded that he nects with a 4" main on Trefethen might add something special to the Avenue and runs beyond Belvedere occasion. Road for a disqmce of 1465 feet. A con He made a speech and presented a siderable amount of ledge was en certificate award to Winthrop K. Deane, countered in the project. president of the Casco Bay Island The installation reflects confidence of D~velopment Association. the District in the development possibili He introduced his remarks by saying: ties of this major road, which r uns "Every thriving community has citizens parallel to Island Ave. up to Church willing to sacrifice much of their own Ave. The new line may eventually con personal interest, talent, and leisure time nect with the 8" main on Church Ave.· for the place they call 'home'. Without NEW CSIDA PRESIDENT, this sacrifice and leadership a vital While equipment was on the island LAWRENCE STEVENS ingredient in the health and prosperity the crew laid a 2¼" winter line from than a half dozen weekends on the of a community is sadly missing." Island Avenue to a point near the shore island, winter and summer, over that He proceeded to enumerate a number at Trefethen's for Wendall P. Wright of period. of the projects and improvements which Easthampton, Mass. During World War II he served with have resulted from the initiative of Mr. Wright is building an all-year the 9th Air Force in the 792nd AAA island groups. In conclusion he said: Battalion in England, France, Belgium, home for himself and plans to develop Germany, and Luxembourg. Until re "Mr. Deane, for your own distin six other lots in the three-acre shore plot cently he was employed by the Radio guished community service, as well as in which he purchased from Mrs. Samuel Service Laboratory in Portland. recognition of all the good deeds and S. Howard. As a result of becoming one of the constructive activities of Peaks Island new owners of "The Spar" (formerly residents for a decade or more, I am Roger's Spa) on Long Island, he is now delighted to make this presentation. This is a community award, and you all share CASCO BAY INDUSTRIES a year-round resident. Long interested Earth Movi ng Our Specialty in it." in island affairs, he is a charter member Front-end loodcr nnd b~ck hoe excavaring . of the L. I. Volunteer Fire Co. and L. I. The certificate read: trenches · land clearing - grading. If we Memorial Post VFW, having served can't go 'round it, we'll go thru it. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE New Island Ave., Peaks - 766-2674 twice as its commander. Harold Fuller, Manager Other officers elected were: Robert May it be known that \,Vinthrop K. L,mghlin, Gt. Diamond, vice president; Deane has made an outstanding con 1(1:, s. Winthrop K. Deane, Peaks, secre tribution to the City of Portland, Maine. PEAKS ISLAND LAUNDER-MAT ti,ry; Charles M. Ritchie, Peaks, treas This citation is given as an expression OPEN: /11\on., Thurs., Sat. - 8 to 5 P.M. urer; Mrs. George Ross, Long, corres of appreciation by the Portland City Dry Cleaning 4 lbs. $1.25; 8 lbs. $2.00 ponding secretary; Mrs. John W. Chap Council. Also Permanent Flower Sh op in rear of Launder-Mat man, Peaks, chairman of steering com Arthur H. Duffett, mittee; A. J. Shute, Peaks, chairman Clerk general membership; \,Vinthrop K. J. '"'eston Walch, ISLAND BEAUTY SHOP Deane, Peaks, ex-president, chairman Chairman, City Council. Peaks section. Spruce Ave., Peaks Island - 766-2625 Island representatives on steering This was the first time that official Open as long as the Fall will allow. committee: Cushing's, Sidney Thaxter; recognition of this type -11ad been given Many thanks - 'til Spring again! Eva Everett Peaks, W. K. Deane, John W. Chapman, by the City to any neighborhood. Mrs. Charles M. Ritchie, Robert F. Skillings; Little Diamond, Theodore SQUARE DANCING Rand; Great Diamond, C. . Stewart THE SEASIDE SHOP Laughlin; Long, Mrs. Milton Doughty, IS FUN Richard Bruns; Cliff, Maurice Eaton; Peaks Island, Mai ne Chebeague, Raymond Hayward, Dr. CALLING BY JOHNSON Herman Petterson. 766-2055
Glad old friends and new en joyed F I SHE R LODGE SAINT CHRISTOPHER'S the summer too. May you all have a most enjoyable fall and winter. Peaks Island, Maine - 766-2688 CATHOLIC CHURCH Whatever the season you'll fi nd the Home of good cooking and good living SERV ING CASCO BAY many things you need in our "Big on this beautiful island in Casco Bay. Little Department Store". Open the Here gorgeous sunsets are a sight to be Sunday Masses: Fall-Winte r year 'round. hold - American Plan rooms and apartment 9:00 A.M. Peaks Island in season. Meals by appointment - Do 11:00 A.M. Long Is land As a hint of the time to come, why not use our lay-away p lan for J\ come again when another season is in , order. Always a welcome to you. Reverend John F. Crozier, Pastor Christmas.
ALBERT and CARO BALCOM, Props. Tel. 766-2585 Phil and Harry Varney I PAGE 8 NOR' BY EAST FALL 1964
CAMPERS HAVE HAPPY WEBBER'S STORE Correspondents Write Trefethen, Peaks Island (Continued from Page l) DAYS ON BUCCANEER EVERYT HING IN FOODS Czechoslovakia, Italy, Poland, Switzer- Scores of members of summer camps Deliveries 766-2902 land, Iran, Korea, Ghana, Sweden, for boys and girls have carried away Serving Peaks Since 1902 (three couples), Finland, India (three pleasant memories of Casco Bay as a couples), Israel, and Germany. result of the trips they took on the Hosts and hostesses were: Cliff - Rev. charter boat Buccaneer. NISSEN'S BAKERY and Mrs. Thomas Heath, Mr. and Mrs. J oseph A. Davis, Sr., Miss Nancy The usual program for a day's ou ting JAMES BROWN Chapin, and the Misses HelP.n and Ruth begins at Long W harf, with departure Distributor at 9 A.M. A sail of four or five miles Peaks Island Hamilton; Chebeague - The Che- beague Js. Council, Mrs. Val Ringer; brings the boat to the West Cod Ledge 1------...... __~ Great Diamond_ Mr. and Mrs. Nor- area, where all hands try their luck at ~ bert Berube, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore fishing - gear furnished by the skipper, Be Trouble-Free Yonan, Mr. and Mrs. William J ewel; Capt. Dana 0. Dudley. Soon after 11 OIL BURNER SERVICE Little Diamond - Harold H ackett, Mr. AM. the edge is taken off sharpened Furnaces - Stoves - Pot Burners Mrs. and Mrs. Alan Barker, Mr . and appetites by the lunches which the incli- ANDREW PIERCE Mrs. Richard Sawyer; Peaks _ Mr. and victuals have brought with them. Peaks Island - 766-4448 Mrs. Gilbert Wyner, Mr. and Mrs. J ohn Highlight of the day is the stop at W. Chapman; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bal- historic H ouse Island. Here are found com (Fisher Lodge); Long- Mr. and opportunities for a swim, a shore or ISLAND MARKET Mrs. Andrew Vecsey, Mrs. Norman Hut- chicken dinner, and exploration with "DOWN FRONT" ON PEAKS ISLAND chinson, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Leighton, flashlights of old Fort Scammel. Groceries and Meats - Green Stamps Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barrett, Mrs. Mar- Tel. 766-2733 guerite Fogg, and Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Camps usually book trips on four or Harvey E. Courser, Proprietor Blaisdell. five days to accommodate all their Hal Hackett of Little Diamond was campers. Some bring sleeping bags and general chairman, JVith Mrs. George spend a night under the stars. WHITTON'S GAS SERVICE Ross of Long as full-time assistant. Mrs. Hilda Cushing's smaller charter (s b- b ~) b I o I · t l · · t d Bottled Gas p",0 ~~naa" Mo i i s P rommen as genera recept10111s an boat, the Gambol, is used to bring people coordinator of housing was Miss Mau- from Portland to House Island and for SERVING CASCO BAY ISLANDS reen Mulkern. Island chairmen were J. miscellaneous assignments. 766_2722 _ Pea h lsland, Maine Bradford Chase, Cushing's; Mrs. John ------+------l W. Chapman, Peaks; Miss Mulkern and Mrs. Yonan, the Diamonds; Mrs. Ross, TV . RADIOS • PHONOS Long; Mrs. Joseph A. Davis, Sr., Cliff; ALSO PEAKS ISLAND TAXI and Dr. H. C. Pettersen, Chebeague. TV RENTALS Prompt Service Chairman Hackett in commenting on Peaks Island, the overall project said: "What especial- Glenn Haines _ 766-2082 766-2777 ly appealed to me were the opportuni- 1------l------1 ties offered for international mingling and getting acquainted, and the inter- PEAKS ISLAND GARAGE island mingling as well. In travels to ROLAND HOAR MOBIL HEAT various parts of the world I have be- Carpenter_ Builder - Electrician and come greatly interested in foreign a£- Peaks Is land 766-2864 MOBIL KEROSENE fairs. It is a privilege to contact people Delivered whose daily professional activity is in 1------+------l this field." Mr. Hackett is studying for an advanced degree at Duke University this college year. Before leaving, how ever, he gave a boost to International HOP I FEENEY'S MARKET Week finances by a showing of his STOCKER Seashore Ave., Peaks Island travel pictures at Long ls. Groceries - Meats - Fish COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICE Summer and Year 'Round Fruits - Vegetables I THE COFFEE CUP RESTAURANT Island Properties LARG~R STOR.E OFFERS WIDER VARIETY OF For Prompt Personal Service ITEMS TO CHOOSE FROM . Peaks Island - 766-9713 SEE OR PHONE OPEN YEAR-ROUND .lie~ Specializing in Maine Seafoods ELIZABETH A. HASSON Deliveries 766-9701 Summer 111111111 ~ Frank Kiley, Proprietor Winter Office 797-2641 772-2300 766-2944
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE ALUMINUM PRODUCTS UNIVERSAL - WATKINS Cottages - Year Round Houses Es tablished 1947 LAUNDERERS and CLEANSERS FOR THE BEST SERVICE Alcc>a Aluminum Clapboards On Peaks Island and CERAMO SID EWALL SH INGLES Home delivery service with THE BEST BUYS careful attention by Aluminum Combination Doors see WATERMAN STERLING and Windows Tel. 766-4423 Marguerite E. Murphy No money down - Time payments UNIVERSAL-WATKINS NOTED FOR Island Avenue, Peaks Island, Maine 11/-. FRANK H. FINNERTY - Peaks Isl and QUALITY WORK IN MAINE Te lephone 766-2066 766-4495 or 773-7431 I FALL 1964 NOR' BY EAST PAGE 9
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O VER NI GHT . VISITOR Sargent photo FOR TRADITIONAL FINE FOODS This Chinese junk was a novel overnight visitor August 18 off the Peaks Island shore. Its owner, William Abbott of Hopkinton, Mass., w ith his brother, John, and two nephews, were cruising the Maine coast. The 30-ft. craft, built of teakwood and ornamented w ith wood carvings, sleeps five and has a 30 H.P. Shop ... &/¢ auxiliary engine. Norman Sargent and his young brother took the visitors on a trip to explore House Island and Fort Scammel.
NEW CABLE LAID BY LIGHT COMPANY IN FORWARD STEP SUPER MARKETS Looking to the future., Casco Bay provides an extra margin of safety. Congress- and Monument Square Light &: Power Co. has this season laid M ill Creek - Falmouth - West Gate In June of this year the company had a 22-ton cable from Long Island to Clift North Gate Shopping Centers Island at a cost of around $20,000. This, 16 more services in use on the islands together with the cable laid in l 937, which it serves than it had in June, 1963. THE COMMUNITY STORE
Some facts about - of CUMBERLAND COUNTY, STATE OF MAINE GREAT DIAMO ND ISLAND Wishes All of Our Friends A Happy Winter Ideal for Living or Vacationing: H erc arc 850 squar,c miles of beautiful, rolling country beLwccn the While Mountains ;ind Lhc sea. And here is the most hc;ilLhful rlim;itc in the United Sent.cs. PORTLAND FRUIT COMPANY Cumberland County's crystal clear J;ikes bavc over 200 mi les of shoreli ne. Game John Hussey fish abound. 185 Commercial Street Along Casco Ray, our coastline meanders 200 miles. Portland, Maine The islands in the Bay tota l anoL11cr l 00 miles of shoreline. H erc boating is best, fishing good and lobsters plentiful. T h roughout the County arc wondcrfu I choice homesiLes and cottage lo ts. Pc,pu· lation runs over 180,000 - with plenty of room for more. EVEN KEEL Attractive to Industry: Three ra il roads scn -c the county - Canadian National, MARINE SPECIAL TIES Maine Central, Boston & Maine. Port facilities arc at Portland, Yarmouth ;ind Ilarp~wcll. Yarmouth, Maine Portland Airport serves Northeast Air) incs ,i nd Atlantic Airways. There arc trunk high wa ys; rn :1ny sm;i ll-hoat harbors: C'lcctricity and potable water 846-5718 in abundance. And there is .a high quality labor force. Hauling - Storage
We specialize in expert crafts Historical Note: Cumberland County was establ ished 111 I 7(i0 by ;1c1 o l the Ceneral Court or the Province o( Massachusetts Bay. manship - All types marine re pa ir - Expert engine work - Inq uiries should be addressed to COll l\'T\' COMI\TISSIO ' ERS. 111'.! Fcdt·r:d St .. electronic repair. Hauling rate r ortland, 1\fainc. $1.50 per foot includes winter The Commis_.;ioners arc: Arthur 1-1. Charles, C hairman; Ralph D. Broo ks: .-\rthur storage. Chapman, Jr. PAGE 10 NOR' BY EAST FALL 1964
MARINA CONSTRUCTION GOING FORWARD EDWARDS PROMOTES Lionel R. Plante, who was delayed this PUBLICITY summer in constructing his marina near W. Russell Edwards, Jr., of South Forest City Landing renewed work this Portland, candidate for election to the month after leasing a barge from Ellis State Legislature, felt that Casco Bay C. Snodgrass, Inc. With this barge he is was not receiving enough publicity at bringing down 200 tons of stone from the State of Maine office of the World's the Cook quarry to hold down the log Fair. He suggested that a condensed cribs. Later he will transport 10 tons of copy of Nor' by East would be the steel to undergrid the planked wolk- proper type of literature to be dis way. .") tributed there. The wharf is to be 220 feet in ler,0 ,b. After much time and effort spent in Instead of building a float for the ramp explaining his plan to many people he to rest on, Mr. Plante plans to bring succeeded in getting underwritten the VOLUNTEERS ON PAINT JOB from Boston an 85-foot barge which he cost of 5,000 copies of a special 4-page Sargent photo owns, and place it at the end of the . edition of Nor' by East, based largely Members of Trefethen-Evergreen Improvement Assn., wharf. Peaks, donate hun~eds of hours of labor to give on the Summer issue. the.ir Club House a .spic and span look. Cooperating in the enterprise, in addi ISLAND ORGANIZATION HEADS tion to CBIDA, were Maine Printing Co., C. H. R!obinson (Paper) Co., North NEW TELEPHONE CABLE CLIFF ISLAND Association eastern Composition Co., the Copy FOR GREAT CHEBEAGUE Pres. Paul Macvane Mothers' Club--Pres. Mrs. Dorothea MacVane Center, and Casco Bay Lines. The latest island· project for the N. E. Library-Pres. Mrs. David Gardener The special edition includes 16 photos, & Volunteer Firemen-C.'lpt. James Seymour, Jr, Telephone Telegraph Company has Women's Fire Auxiliary- facts about the Bay and Cumberland been the running of a new cable from County, and a coupon which World's Johanna von Tiling Littlejohn Island to Great Chebeague. (To train women on use of fire equipment Fair travelers may present to Casco Bay This is for replacement and also for if need arises when men arc out lobstering) Lines for an excursion trip at a greatly expansion of services. This is a specially CHEBEAGUE ISLAND reduced price. Methodist Church-Rev. David Caldwell ordered lead sheath cable obtained from The Ladies Aid-Pres. Helen Miller Western Electric Co. It is covered by The Grange--Mastcr, A. L. Bowen Seek not to know what must not be re jute wrap and impregnated with hot P.T.A.- Prcs. Harold Todd Volunteer Fire Dcpt.-Capt. Richard Calder vealed; asphalt tar. Over this are woven gal Gun Club--Pres. Emery Doughty Joys only flow where Fate is most con vanized steel armor wires; then more LONG ISLAND Veterans of Foreign Wars cealed; impregnated jute. At the shore ends cast Commander Clinton H. Gulliver Too busy man would find his sorrows iron pipes are used. Auxiliary-Pres. Mrs. G<."Orge I. Ros-s Ivy Class, Methodist C.'1urch- more, In I 962 a cable of 154 pairs, about Prcs. Mrs. John Gomez If future Fortunes he should know be 6,500 feet in length, was laid from Peaks Volunteer Fire Dept.-Chief, Douglas R ich fore; to Long Island to tarry much greater GREAT DIAMOND ISLAND Association traffic than the replaced cable. This was Pres. Lawrence Flaherty For by that knowledge of his Destiny LITTLE DIAMOND ISLAND Association He would not live at all, but always die. carried the length of Long Island to the Pres. Addison Mallery Dryden Y.W.C.A. Camp. The same year the first Cogawcsco Club (Auxiliary) ,-., submarine cable was laid between Long Pres. Mrs. Alan Barker and Cliff Islands for a distance of 8,620 PEAKS ISLAND Calcnds Study Club YOURS TO ENJOY - not to des feet, thereby replacing the radio com Pres. Marion Sterling troy - the island woodlands. Catholic \\'omen's Council munication system· which had been used Pres. Mrs. ·winthr op K. Deane up to that time. Fifth Maine Regiment Community Assn. The number of island telephones in Pres. Capt. Thomas L. Curtis RICHARD P. WALTI Garden Club--Pres. Mrs, Charles M. Ritchie service fluctuates somewhat because of PLUMBING and HEATING Lions-Pres. Leon S. Clough variation in number of seasonal sub Methodist Church-Rev. Robert M. Burton COMPANY scribers. As of July this year the Port WSCS-Pres. Mrs. Ernest Elliott All jobs from minor repairs to com land exchange was servicing 34 more Mothers' Oub--Pres. Mrs. George Bu rges.<1 Couples' 'club-- .. plete kitchen and bathroom re island stations than a year ago. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S, Herrick mod eli ng. Randall-Macvane Post American Legion Same labor rates as on Mainland. Pres. Abner A. Haskell Auxiliary-Pres. Mrs. James Brown FREE EST I M A TES YELLOW CAB OUR MEN ARE ON THE ISLAND St. Christopher's Parish NEARLY EVERY DAVI Rev. J ohn Crozier, pastor Portland Trefethen-Evergreen Improvement Assoc. 536 W•shington Ave., Port&.nd, Me. Pres. Mrs. Louis J abine 772-2801 772-6564 ALL-BAY-CASCO UAY ISLAND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIAT ION Lawrence Stevens, L. I., President ---0--- WILBUR F. BLAKE INC. L. A. LAROCHELLE, INC. By the way, why not do our part in Plumbing a nd Heating MEN'S WEAR SHOES Keeping Maine Scenic? Going on a QUALITY WORK QUICKLY FOR HALF A CENTURY picnic? Clean up the clutter. 9 Forest Avenue Portland 204 Commercial Street 775-3185 Portland, Maine
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