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LIONS' WATER CARNIVAL SCORES Rotary Elects Miss Addie Wilber Receives Award The Water Carnival, sponsored clad arcaer. Montell Boutillier's "by the Rangeley Lions Club, held beautifully decorated boat, fes­ New Officers on Fourth of July at Mountain tooned with greens and pond lil­ View, was a tremendous success. ies placed third. New officers elected to direct Early in the morning both specta­ A special judge’s award was tors and contestants could be seen presented to the color guard. the affairs of the Rangeley Rota­ scattering the lake front. In the Three members of 120 Legion ry Club for the coming year are waters offshore there was fever­ Post, Company D, 304th Infantry, as follows: President, Monett ish activity as the entries for the US Army Reserve led off the pa­ Robbins; Vice President, Rich­ I oat parade began to arrive, and rade in a boat piloted by Capt. ards Hunger; Secretary, Irving strange v ere the sights to behold. Davenport. Hendry; Treasurer, Ray Fox. On Due to the late arrivals for the The judges selected the Water parade it was delayed in starting, Ski Schools entry as the boat they the board of directors this year but under the able management would most like to own,, but with are Richards Hunger, Marshall of Basil Kinney the entries were the stipulation that it remain Soule, Harold McCard, and Ron­ finally lined up and his fantastic completely equipped except for nie Turmenne. parade was underway. T h e the pilot, John Douglass. Need­ judges, Mr. George UeStephano, less to say, the equipment includ­ The following members will Dr. W.C. Gleeson and Mr. Curt ed the Aquabelles. Award for the serve as committee chairman; Settle, took considerable time in “ most humorous boat” went to Club service chairman, Richards making their final selections due T.R. Louttit of Hunter Head for Hunger; Vocational service, Jo­ t the many original decorating i- “ The One That Didn't Get Away” . seph E. Toupin; Community ser­ deas. The handsome engraved This original entry consisted of vice, Paul Fichtner; International cup for the “ most beautifully de­ two boats. The first one carrying service, Milton Lisherness; Pro­ Mrs. Pete Durrell, Miss Wilbur & Mr. H, H. Gaskill corated boat" was awarded to the mighty fisherman who’s line gram chairman, Bernard McAllis­ The Loon, entered and piloted by was firmly attached to the second ter. Miss Addie Wilbur of Rangeley the Rangeley office came under Michael Foster, Camp Anthony, boat, which had been disguised as was honored by the New England the Exchange Agency. At that Oquossoe. This handsome bird, certainly the biggest fish ever to Telephone and Telegraph Compa­ time Miss Wilbur worked a 73^ constructed around an outboard be seen in these waters. The fish­ Local Citizen Takes ny Monday, July 8tli, by the pres­ hour week for which she received motor boat, well deserved the erman, throughout the parade, entation of a 35 year service pin.' $12.00. A little later her salary prize for the time consuming played this monstrous fish with A Wild Ride The gold pin is the Bell System was raised to $13.00 and she says work that went into it. Second marvelous abandon. emblem mounted with a diamond she thought she was rich. prize In this classification went Certainly the most “ impossible and surrounded by a wreath. The When Miss Wilbur started to to the North Camps entry, deco­ thing afloat” on Rangelev Lake It isn’t very funny to Vern presentation was made by Mr. work in 1922, Mrs. Ilda, Ross was rated with greens

1st Prize Winning Boat (Continued On Page 8) “DOC” GRANT’S CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL All under 11 must register for free tickets to rides and refreshments.tickets for festival on that day. This year “ Doc.” and Lelia have So kids, “ Save those entry envisioned something new for blanks” . There will be one in their 11th annual day for chil­ each paper from now to and in­ dren. This year it will not be a cluding the August 2nd issue. day but three days, with carnival Any child under 11 years of age rides, kiddy games, candy floss, is eligible to present a filled-out ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, blank at 1 p.m. in the afternoon, soft drinks and many valuable Wednesday, August 7th and re­ prizes for boys and girls. The fes­ ceive his free tickets for the day. tival will be held August 7-8-9, . The Town Park to be the with Wednesday August 7th the Meeting Place The Children at the Playhouse big day. On that day, Wed. Aug. At exactly 1 P.M. Wednesday On Friday of last week, a small fell in love with the ltangeley Re­ Tth. each child who fills in one of August 7th all children under 11 party including Mrs. Leon Nixon, gion when they came to, visit the entry blanks to be found on will gather at the town park Miss Lucy Pointowski of Camp their son Denis, who spent a cou­ page 2 of this paper and presents where they will exchange their Mitigwa, Mrs. Albert Blythe of O- ple of summers at Camp Mitigwa, It to “ Doc.” Grant at the town entry blanks for their free tickets. quossoc and Mr. Robert Bruce of On their second or third trip, Mr, park will receive a packet of free After this, they will march in a Raugeley were most graciously (Continued On Page 11) parade to the area between the entertained in the afternoon by Lodge Hall and “ Doc’s” ice cream the Afshars at their new summer KENNEBAGO BOB SAYS: plant where the rides and booths home, Doctor’s Island. The 29 Henry's Coming wil be set up. During the day, sev­ acre island is an ideal home for eral hundred dollars worth of the Afshars and their guests, and MORGANT£i The whole world is just one camp ground prizes for children will be given they are very enthusiastic about it. Mr. and Mrs. Nasser Afshar, Make Reservations Now I away, and a grand time will be SKOWHEGAN 7-3331 had by all. new owners of Doctor’s Island, II PAGE 2 RANGELEY HIGHLANDER — Rangeley, Maine J U L Y 11, 1957

lin of Pontiac, Mich., a graduate Congregational of Northwestern Bible College. Free Rides Prizes Both of these young mdies have Church Bazaar been rural bible teachers under ENTRY BLANK the New England Fellowship of For “Doc” Grant’s Children Festival Tuesday the Baptist Church and have re­ ceived special training for the AUGUST 7-8-9 The Parish Circle of the Range- program here in Rangeley. ALL CHILDREN UNDER 11 YRS. ELIGIBLE ley First Congregational Church will hold its second annual The program will include both . Name church bazaar on Tuesday, July old and new courses, memory Rangeley 16 at the Parish House on Pleas­ .work bible study, games, hand­ Address ant Street from 10:00 a.m. to craft, stories, and surprises. Ses­ Home OQUOSSOC LOG CHURCH 4:00 p.m. sions will run from 9; 00 a.m. to Address Rev. Clayton Richard Pastor This year’s shopper will be 12:00 p.m. Monday through Fri­ Services 9:00 a.m. Sundays able to lunch at a tea room of­ day. No tuition will be charged. Age Date of Birth Those wishing transportation may throughout the summer fering sandwiches, coffee and (H) cold drinks, and purchase home- call 175. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL baked breads, cakes,, pastries and ing. Mrs. Clarence Millheiser ar­ CHURCH OF THE Miss Hoover and Miss Souslin candy to take home for supper. will stay with Rev. and Mrs. rives this week. RANGELEY REGION For those who like to do their Rev. Mr. Baughman, Pastor Charles Curgin during the tfo- In the meantime, Mr. Look,' Christmas shopping early, there’s week school term and will visit 10:45 a.m. Morning worship. Spe­ manager of Pickfords, reports SIGNS Christmas room which will fea­ with other members of the con­ Large or Small cial service for Dedication Sun­ fishing has been good this past ture decorations and gift items gregation. day. Reception following the that can be tucked away until week with nearly everyone catch­ ing satisfactory fish. • TRUCKS LETTERED service. December. There’ll be a fish • POSTERS pond, dolls and dolls’ clothes for Back 'O' The Moon ■ Mr. Look also announces that • ART WORK CHURCH OF THE the children, an apron bar, nee­ GOOD SHEPHERD, EPISCOPAL ^Pickfords dining room will be dlework and plants and flowers Opens For Another open to the public as usual this AL BLYTHE The Rev. Mr. Daniel Sullivan, specially raised and prepared for year. Another new feature is a this summer sale. Box 311 Oquossoe Vicar Sporting Season small but nice gift shop opened Studio next to the 4th Sunday after Trinity Featured this year is a dri-ki in the lobby of the main building. table on which you may find just Sam Novack was busy turning Mooselookmeguntic House 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion Here you will find cards, caskets, For Information Call 65 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion the piece of driftwood you have on water and looking for leaks ceramics, and souvenirs. when we first went to see him. Family Service been looking for to use with your Eventually he got the situation 11:00 a.m. Morning prayer and flower arrangements or hang over your fireplace. It took a boat in hand and we got a little story. Sermon trip, wet feet and some labor to Officially open Monday, July OUR TOP VALUE THIS SEASON 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer follow­ obtain these specimens from some 8th, Back O’the Moon will be the ed by Young People’s Fellow­ PLAID JACKET and MATCHING SKIRT “ secret” spot on the Big Lake, rendez-vous for fishermen, hunt­ ship meeting. so it’s surely worth looking at. ers and vacationers for another THE SU IT — $22.95 BAPTIST CHURCH For other offerings, consult the year. One of the things Sam is Keds — Beaded Slippers — Moccasins flyers posted in the stores.- The most proud of is the relaxed and Rev. Mr. Charles Durgin, Pastor Parish House is just one block informal atmosphere of Back Q’- FISHING TACKLE — SPORTING GOODS 10.-45 a.m. Sunday Service up from Main Street on Pleasant the Moon, especially in the cock­ 12 noon Bible School Hour Street. tail lounge. Of further interest The G. W. PICKEL STORE Rangeley, Me. 7:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Song Members of the committee for to hunters Is the fact that Back and Praise Service the bazaar this year are as fol­ O’ the Moon has steam heated 7:30 p.m. Thursday Evening lows: Chairman, Mrs. Karl rooms against the crisp evening Prayer Meeting Oakes; Tea Room, Mrs. Rosella air of hunting season. After a Priest, Mrs. George Fletcher; hard day in the pucker brush, a CATHOLIC CHURCHES Food Pantry and Candy Kitchen, steaming hot bath a warm room KEN WILBER Mrs. Kenneth Hinkley; Wishing and the jovial friendliness of the Rev. Father Gulllet Well, Mrs. Ed. Toupin; Parcel cocktail lounge can extend the CONTRACTOR Post Table, Mrs. Milo Baughman; pleasures of a hunting trip far St. Luke’s, Rangeley ■Into the night. In the meantime, Plants and Flowers, Mrs. Vance Mass 6:15, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Back O’ the Moon is open to over­ Creative Design-Sound Construction Oakes; Chances, Mrs. Stanley night guests and vacationists. Our Lady of the Lakes, Oquossoe Haley; Apron Bar, Mrs. Merle Sam’s son, Ronnie Novack, is PHONE 5 9 ------— RANGELEY, ME. Mass 9:00 a.m. ^ Morgan; Sewing room and Christ­ opening Ronnie's Barbecue this mas room, Mrs. Ray Harnden; At­ St. John’s, Stratton ^ j year with his delicious barbecued tic Treasures, Mrs. Geneva Am­ Mass 7:45 a.m. chicken, pork and this year tur­ ? ' .. ber; Jewelry, Mrs. Gusty Lisher- key as well. Ronnie intends to go CHURCH NOTES ness; Driftwood, Mrs. Milford / back to the University of Maine Henri Fayette Christmas Cards Taylor; Doll Table, Mrs. Paul this year to finish his last two Dates to keep in mind Fichtner. July 20 — Food sale, Guild of years of school. Although Ronnie For 1957 the Church of the Good Shepherd, has served his apprenticeship as Shown by Appointment a structural steel worker and is place and time to be announced. Baptist Vacation PHONE RANGELEY 65 or 47 July 22 •— Opening of the Va­ now a journeyman bridgeman, cation Bible School of the Church Bible School his interest has turned to law and of the Good Shepherd, to be held he intends to continue his studies in that field. for two weeks. No tuition. Five Starts Monday young college students, who have BLACK BEAR DINING ROOM “ Hit the Trail— Let’s Go Pion­ received special training for this Lobster — Chicken. — Chop* program from the Director of Re­ eering With Christ” will be the Pickfords Opens theme of the annual vacation bi- ligious Education for Summer The Finest Steaks EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI ble school of the Rangeley Baptist Programs of the Diocese, will par­ New Gift Shop Charcoal Broiled On Proper Notice Church beginning Monday morn­ ticipate in the program. ing, July 15 at 9:00 a.m. and Things are just getting under Luncheons -— Dinner Parties continuing for two weeks until way at Pickfords now with the Reservations Not Necessary But Appreciated Friday, July 26. camps beginning to fill up and OFFSET DUPLICATION many guests of past years return- JACK CODDING Tel. Btratton 70 Fast — Economical Arriving this week end to par­ ticipate in the teaching end of WILTON PRINTED the program are Betty Ann Hoo­ PRODUCTS, INC. ver, of Winston-Salem, N. 6., a TRUE'S “ CAMPS Wilton, Main* graduate of Bob Jones University RANGELEY, MAINE in Tennessee, and Wanda Sous- “ Make True’s Camps your FRANKI JANNACE Summer Home in Maine” Tel. 810 Wholesale Dealer All Branches of FRUIT and PRODUCE RUMFORD, MAINE Beauty Culture Wanita Wanda “ Covering the Famous Ilangeley Lake Region” Housekeeping Camps 3 CAMPS FOR SALE Completely Furnished Haley Beauty Salon * 3 Rooms * 4 Rooms ** 9 Rooms J. J. NISSEN Panaramic View of Lake and Mountains BAKING CO. * Showers * Fireplaces * Hot Water * Gas Old Home Bread LARGE LOTS Wildmere Camps E. BLANCHARD Tel. 223-11 Donuts Bald Mountain Camps Similiar Lots (Undeveloped) For Sale on HOMELITE Beautiful Lake Mooselookmeguntic CHAIN SAW S DAGMAR’S LOG CAMPS — MODERN CONVENIENCES 3H to 7 Horse Power SALES and SERVICE D INING ROOM, American Plan THE RED BARN SAND BEACH L. K. DAVIDSON SADDLEBACK ROAD Telephone, Rangeley 8344 Main Street ROSE and RONNIE TURMENNE, Proprietors Rangeley, Maine P. 0. B^ld Mountain, Maine UNIQUE GIFTS JULY 1957 R AN G ELEY H IGH LAND ER — Rangeley, Maine PAGE 8

town too. Sau' it felt like a luxury palace during our cold Rangeley winters. Remember Mountain View The Afshar folks over on the Island are certainly a grand add­ For Future Reservations ition to our community. Don’t Probably one of the lesser known facts about the Mountain know /when I've met nicer folks. View in addition to their comfortable housekeeping cottages is that it has one of the finest beaches in the Rangeley Region. Of course young Denie is no This beautiful, sandy beach is sheltered from the storms as it stanger to us, and I, for one, am is situated in a cove. The gently sloping shoreline provides certain that it won’t be long be­ easy accessability to the lake for boat owners who may drive fore the rest of the family will be their trailers to the water’s edge. The Mountain View beach just as good friends. I was pleas­ is a sale place for children to bathe due to the gradual slope NOTEBOOK ed and surprised to find that Y- of the shoreline, aiul there are no holes Into which the young vonne Afshar is a neighbor of bather might stumble. The warm temperature of Rangeley mine. Both of us being horn In Lake makes bathing pleasant throughout the summer. For Providence and all. She still has those who wieh only to sunbathe, however, what better spot for our vacationers. Well, I almost decided to let relatives living in Rhode Island. than the lovely Mountain View beach where one may He on the Not only do we grow big loons sand and absorb both sun and scenery. Each cottage Is accessi­ the HIGHLANDER folks hang a Before I forget it, little Shahara- si: n under mv byline saying in these parts, we grow bigger ble to the beach for your convenience. zade (and for heavens sake don’t “ C one Fishing", but luckily for fish. Ask Robley Louttit. (This 1* « paid adTertissmautr) check my spelling on this) picked them my old conscience got the Thursday was a big day in the me a lovely bunch of posies. I better of me, so-o-o here I ain Saul Collins family, what with and loves to welcome guests to prise she brought with her this still have them, dear, right on my again. he and young Joannie both win­ Deer Farm. The folks there have year. diningroom table where I can see ning prizes. All the young folks taken plenty of pains to keep her Well, it seems to me that right them. You all should see this Can't recall when I've spent a did so well. Why I’d aback our that way too. She has a nice run now Is a good time to hang up young miss dance. She certainly n ear Fourth. That Water Carni­ young Waltons against those Ju­ that she retires to during the that sign I was threatening to, lives up to her name.' val sure was something, and I nior Champs any old time, and deer season, and she’s let out In and head for my favorite fishing Folks along the Bald Mountain guess the Lions are pretty happy I’ll bet our kids would win. December to roam the woods. As spot. So 'til next week's edition about- It. The Fosters are real Road should be happy to know Speaking of your folks, Scotty always Princess returns in the AUNT JO’S happy too about winning that that Porky, the tame skunk, has Morton was supposed to have pi­ spring, and what a pleasant sur­ GONE FISHING prize. Mrs. Foster was telling me been found. If you see any of loted Virginia Huntoons prize those cute little black and white was the very first prize that winning boat, but he couldn’t they had ever won. Do you know fellows around, just let ’em be make it, and I hear tell that bro­ from now on. They might just that loon took them over three ther Kenny was going to handle a leave you with a parting shot. days to build? And wasn’t it life­ boat for his dad. Kenny took sick, THE RANQELEY INN like looking, real big but life­ Well, I've been doing this col­ 30 the plans were changed. Bet­ like, riding the water just right. umn just long enough to start ter luck next year, boys. getting a few' complaints. Not 1 know they’re an awful nice fa­ That lobster feed Thursday COFFEE SHOP - DINING ROOM mily, but they must be pretty real strong ones, mind you, but night sure was something. Don't enough so as I’d better make an clever too, Its a shame that the know when I've had such a good Joon could only be admired for apology now and then. The first DANCE — WED. NIGHTS supper, I do dearly love lobster, one goes to Miss Sandy Vaughn. one day. The town should buy it and those were big ones. and moor it off the town dock. When I wrote a while back about Now wouldn't that he some sight Wouldn’t you all like to win Buttons Ross, I neglected to say Beginning July 10 that Ford station wagon that the that it was Sandy who'd been in Lions are going to raffle off at charge of his babyhood. Sandy to their Fall Foliage Festival? I fed the little rascal first with the know I would. If I could only eye dropper. As he grew older he JIMMY ARCHER’S BAND RANGELEY scum up some scheme to Insure graduated to a doll’s bottle and it (the winning, that is.) finally to a regular nursing bot­ in I had a nice long visit with my tle. By the time Everett got him, old friend N.abel Thomas the lie was quite a grown-up fellow, other day, and we got to reminis­ eating good solid food. THE ARCH ROOM CLEANERS cing about Rangeley in days gone Sandy has quite a way 'with an­ by. How many of you remember imals, you know. She has a big Mabel's horse Arlus? Remember tom cat there named Shadow. SERVICE when she used to race him on the Shadow wras living wild in the track up where the airport is now. woods ’til Sandy gentled him. LU'S LUNCH AVAILABLE My, he was a crack horse; a real And gentle he Is: just a big old champion. And remember those baby now. (Formerly NICK’S LUNCH) And speaking of cats, one Small Extra Charge winter races on the ice. Mabel was telling me that she and Fred might say that “ Bald Mountain Serving Three Meals D a ily - Burns had the first closed car in Camps Is the oats". And the cats’ It Is too. They have seven now, Breakfasts and Late Evening Snacks ranging from a frisky tiger kit to ONE DAY * HOMEMADE PASTRIES * TUTORING big, black Joe, and more are ex­ pected any day. Open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Daily 2 4 6 5th through 10th Walt a minute. Don’t throw Phone that cigarette box into the fire. I In Oquossoe — LUCILLE MacPHERSON, Prop. know twro young fellows who are Grades saving them. Funniest collection PICK-UP I've ever heard of, but there it * Math is. Up at Waya-Awi Bill Stillman & * Reading and Roger Chutter are decorat­ TITCOMB'S DAIRY * English ing their walls at Beetle Burrow * Science with all the boxes they can lay Farmington Tel. 5949 DELIVERY * History their hands on. Now what will those hoys think of next. * Pasturized Milk * Orange Juice • Homogenized Milk * Chocolate Drink Richard M. Gray. Well, I hear tell that Sooky Mi- • Heavy Cream • Skim Milk B.S. — M.A. rak (and Sooky, if I haven’t got • Light Cream • Eggs your name right, shout) caught * Buttermilk • Oleo / (15 Years Experience) himself a dandy fish last Satur­ * Cottage Cheese * Fruit Cocktail TEL. 158-3 day. Yes, I mean that big Box 53 pounder that’s in the freezer. He m m caught it at T Pond in Stratton. 0QU0SS00 Oh, Sooky, don’t you know you YOU TOO can catch salmon as big, if not Will find that “ Vacationing is a Happy Experience” bigger, right around here. At The MAIN STREET MARKET Now if you folks really want a treat, you should go up to Deer KENNEBAGO LAKE CLUB VANCE and KARL OAKES, Proprietors Farm Camps in Kingfield some night for dinner. Of course the In The FRESH MEATS, VEGETABLES AND GROCERIES food is good, but the main attrac­ Land of Sweet Flowing Water tion is Princess and her family. DELIVERY SERVICE For the second time in three One nominal private toll road charge years, this tame deer has had to guests for entire stay Telephone 37 triplet fawns. That’s quite an odd­ RESERVATIONS FOR THURSDAY EVENING BUFFETS ity. Princess is as tame as a lamb MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE No toll road charge to dinner guest# BUD RUSSELL, President Tel. 130 TELEPHONE RANGELEY 19-11

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II PAGE 4 RANGELEY HIGHLANDER — Rangeley, Mains JU L Y V, 1957 his wife, Jane Hart Quimby, four Let’s Look sons: Dan Reed, David, Lemuel, Russell's Motor Camps Stephen, Thomas, and daughter, THE RANGELEY HIGHLANDER Mary. Dan Reed Quimby married When Hazel Russel and Hub­ At Rangeley Abigail, daughter of second citi­ by, George arrived from Newbury- “Serving the Mountains of Maine” zen, John Toothaker on January port, Mass., she had a new troll­ Before James Rangeley came 1, 1829 and they moved into a ing rod and her first fishing li­ Published every Thursday in Summer and in person in 1825 to occupy his new home on a hundred-acre cense. She also had hopes for a very calm lake when she could Monthly in Winter at broad acres In Township, 3, farm deeded him by Squire Ran­ Range 2, there had been three geley in payment for labor in dig­ go out looking for the big ones. Rangelety Lakes, Maine pioneers who led the way in stak­ ging and completing a large well On her first trip out she caught 2 nice 2 pound salmon. Now Ha­ Owner and Publisher, Robert Winzer Bruce ing claims on portions of the on the James Rangeley family land. home lot. zel is a confirmed fisherwoman. Editor— Summer Editions, Joanne Blythe The first of these pioneers was And any calm day she will be There are decendants of Daniel seen out on the lake. Luther Hoar whose interesting Quimby living in Rangeley at the Editor— Winter Editions, Barbara A. Bruce experiences have been described present time as follows: Philip During the week a group de­ in other excursions into the past Advertising and Circulation Manager Alton Quimby, Prudence Mary cided to climb Saddleback. Carl and into Rangeley’s beginnings. Richardson, Vern G. Pillsbury, Condon of Harrison, N. J. wanted Robert W. Bruce Luther Hoar’s daughter, Lucinda, Earl S. Pillsbury, George W. to go fishing, but he was out was the first white child born in COMMITTEE OF ADVISORS Pillsbury, Rolla T. Pillsbury, numbered by his family.so hiking Rangeley, as is well known here. Mrs. Elva Myshrall, Clyde F. he went. They were accompanied We, the undersign ad agree to serve on an advisory comnu ,tee Taking first things first: James Pillsbury. David Quimby, brother by Scott, Sandy and Dan Huri of which will help determine policy in the printing and publish­ Rangeley, locally known as Squire of Daniel, married Happy Whit­ Manchester, Conn. Everyone a- Rangeley, had become associated ing of a new year-round newspaper for the Rangeley-Oquossoc ney of Phillips who had been a greed that the long climb was Region to be called THE RANGELEY HIGHLANDER. with this land, in 1799, January hired girl in the household of well worth it when they arrived the ninth, when the Common­ Squire Rangeley. He combined at the summit. Walter C. Davenport Page Sharp wealth of Massachusetts executed with his brother, Daniel, in the a deed giving to Wm. W. Gilbert, digging of the great well and ac­ Guests at Russell’s Motor Ronald Turmenne E. D. Grant Camps for this week are Mr. and Garret Gilbert, Richard Lawrence quired his farm from his labor. Vance Oakes Mrs. P. Ross of Newington, Conn., Roger Verrill and James Rangeley a grant of His decendants living in Range- Mr. and Mrs. L. Swift, Mr. and Kenneth Wilbur A. L. Hodgkins 30,720 acres in Township number ley at the present time are: Da­ 3 of the second Range of Town­ Mrs. Harold Swift, and Mr. and Joseph E. Toupin John Kidder, Jr. vid Lewis Quimby, Happy Flossie ships (West of Bingham’s Kenne­ Hoar, Erland Quimby, Arthur, Mrs.. Vern Richardson, all of Vernon“ • D. Collins * Edward DeMar bec Purchase) in the County of Walter, and Holman. Gaj-diner, Maine; Mr. and Mrs. Erie Sandstrom Hazen Morton Oxford and the State of Maine. Jamie B. Sullivan and' daughter . This deed included the condi­ As was the custom in those Mary Jane and Miss Patricia Ly­ John H. Miles Floyd Keep tion that thirty families were to early days, a spot on the family ons of West Redding, Conn. Mr, Subscription: $2.00 Yearly be settled in said Township. The land was selected 'by Daniel and Mrs. James Seaton, of Lons­ time for the completion of this Quimby for the burial of th* dale, R. I., Mr. and Mrs. James Telephone 65 settlement was extended from members of his family and him­ Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Don­ time to time until its fulfillment self. There having been no proper ald Blow of Easthampton, Mass. on May 6, 1836 as attested by markers., all knowledge is lost of Mr. and Mrs. Snowden and son George W. Coffin, Land Agent of where on the farm the private Richard and Mr. and Mrs. Jack- the Commonwealth of Mass, and cemetery is located. Except for son and daughter of Bath, Maine, An Editorial recorded in our Franklin records the fact that there are those liv­ Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. Criscuoli, under date of July 17, 184 0 with ing who know the location of the Redding, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. the notation: "Entered and com­ plot on which the daughter and Thomas H. McLoughlin and son In the first issue of this publication there was pared by Samuel Baked, Regis­ two children of David and Hap­ Thomas of Pawtucket, R. I., and a letter from Sid Harden praising the efforts of ter” . This report contained the py Quimby are buried, the situa­ Mr. and M rs. c. A. Black of Port­ Cornelia Crosby, or Flyrod as she was known, in names of thirty-nine persons “ re­ tion of father and son is quite land, Maine. siding and living as bona fide similar. promoting our Rangeley Region. To quote this let­ settlers” . Thus far that list of Prudence M. Richardson ter, Miss Crosby “ attended the first National Sports­ names has not been discovered. man’s Show in New York City where she had a On September 17, 1823, the A farmer in Pakistan would ANTIQUES same George W. Coffin, land a- have to spend his entire earnings large exhibit from Maine” . Since the 1890’s when gent of the Commonwealth, was for six month to buy the modern Miss Crosby began this trend, the Rangeley Lakes a party to the execution of a deed plow Americans can provide with Region has had many eye-catching booths at these giving an additional grant of 3 20 a contribution of just $11 to the CARE Self-Help Program, 175 shows. Sponsored by such organizations as the acres in County of Oxford, State of Maine to add to James Range- Tremont St., Boston 11, Mass. Rangeley Lakes Guides Assoc.; the Hotel and Camp ley’s holdings. Owners Assoc, and the Publicity Bureau, these May 6, 183 6, the above George booths provided excellent opportunity to advertise W. Coffin made the following Westshore Lodge our region. record: "I hereby declare that I Some Things Old, am satisfied that the condition & Why is it that within the past few years the contained in the deed from the Some Not so Old Rangeley Region has not been represented at these commonwealth is now satisfac­ Housekeeping Cottages But Everything shows ? Is it because we do not wish to advertise torily performed.” on Interesting our deer hunting, which is rated among the highest The second family to take up settlement before the arrival of Pleasant, Informal in the United States ? Or is it because we no longer Squire Rangeley was John Tooth- BOB'S SHOP wish to attract the sportsmen who actually put this taker with his wife, Deborah and Vacation Sport place on the map. the third settler was Daniel 8 Pleasant St., Rangeley, Me. TEL. 93-11 Statistics would undoubtedly show that the Quimby who brought with him a considerable family consisting of majority of Americans do not hunt and fish, but a large percentage of these would be wives of sports­ men. These same wives, attending the shows with but they will attend the show with him with hopes their husbands, are only too willing to learn of of meeting that salty old guide who talks with j sporting regions where they too may find recreation fishes. This group enters the Colosseum and after! and relaxation. Today the family vacation is be­ some difficulty at last finds the State of Maine | coming more and more popular. Because of this booth. They will inquire the location of the Range- i You . . . probably have fire insurance on your home. But the locale must be carefully chosen to insure both ley booth only to find there is none. Think of this ...at today’s increased father’s favorite sport plus excellent accommoda­ man’s disappointment. How he had wanted to in­ values . . . are you sure you htLve eiwugh protection? tion amids pleasant surrounding for the rest of the troduce his friends to all the great Rangeley people family. These are what our Rangeley Region has who had made his previous vacations so memorable. to offer. Is it not fitting then to advertise them. They certainly would have backed up the tales of In past years our Rangeley booths have proven his fishing exploits. popular spots, attracting considerable attention, And so the group will look for entertainment and providing us with excellent opportunity to com­ elsewhere. Perhaps one of them is a saltwater fish­ pile the invaluable mailing list. It is interesting to erman. He will lead them to Capt. Bill’s booth with W e.. . can help you find out. Call us for advice and note that of the colored slides shown several years its stuffed stripers and tuna. Yielding to Capt. Bill’s friendly help in properly ago, by far the most popular where ones of Doc glorified pitch and the added inspiration of the safeguarding your invest­ ment in your home and other Grant’s Carriage Parade. No sports these, who re­ lunch time martinis, the group will forthwith ar­ possessions. turned to the pictures again and again, but rather range a saltwater vacation. Poor Rangeley. Had would-be vacationists with small children to enter­ they been there, they might have been the lucky tain. ones. But as they weren’t, they have lost a favorite Not only does the Sportsman’s Show provide son. A man who never cared how his luck was us with an excellent chance to advertise our beauti­ holding as long as he could sit in a boat on Range- ful region, but think for a moment of the sport. ley Lake, gaze at our scenery, and find peace in his Here is a man, employed in a New York office. heart. Throughout the year he dreams of his two weeks Not only are we Rangeley people an up and The Hartford in Rangeley in the spring. After Christmas is over coming group, but we know full well the advantages A good combination for and the January bills roll in, he’ll take down the that our region has over the others. Do we want protecting your home I calendar and start marking off the days until his people to say, “ To bad about Rangeley” ; do we vacation. By mid-February he has practically worn want pity ? No, we want envy. Do we want other, H. A. FURBISH out his fishing equipment; he’s examined it so often. less attractive, resort areas to excel us ? Of course COMPANY Finally the week of Washington’s Birthday arrives we don’t. W e have everything to offer to vacation­ Rangeley, Maine and with it the New York Show. Over cocktails at ists and sportsmen alike. W e are advertising, but Tel. 14U lunch he’ll entertain his friends with tales of his why can’t we advertise more. W hy can’t we have Rtprestnting th$ experiences fishing in Rangeley. Maybe it’s the a booth at the Sportsman’s Showts like we used Hartford Fir* Insurance Company cocktails or maybe he has actually interested them, to have ? JU L Y 11, 1957 RANGELEY HIGHLANDER — Rangeley, Maine PAGE 5

and ‘show cause why the same, etc.’ ” (Why the delay, Sheriff?) Food For The Gods At Kennebago “ The Deputy has not told us of his pleasure drive to Dead River BUCKBOARD Station, one evening recently, so we do not publish it.” (Note: Apparently when the cat DAYS was away the mice played like mad.) . “ These are the days when the by rod'repairer gets in his work.” “ C. W. Barrett has invented Joanne Blythe an improved loose row lock, which he is now manufacturing and placing on the market. It Is said to be the best thing ever ' “ There wag a little man, Rangeley and Dead River regions used.” He ha

again to have a muscle operation. he captured third in model po­ J.; and Albert E. Lapierre, Leo­ side is George Miller of Long Isl- Social and Locals He would be so happy fo receive nies. minster, Mass. und, N.Y., and Fred Merchant is cards while in the hospital. His David Burgess has assisted Mr. vacationing here for his third Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jack were address is: Master Dennis Haley. Ellis at the Rangeley Lakes Rid­ Sagamore Guesfs year. Fred, from Portsmouth, N. called to Barre, Vt. by the death Children’s Hospital, Longwood ing Club for the past five sum­ H., and George mu6t certainly en-» of Mrs. Jack’s mother, Mrs. Rus­ Ave., Brookline, Mass., Div. 26. mers. joy their Hillside vacations. sell, who had been a frequent Enjoy indoor visitor to the Jack’s summer Mr. Philip Stewart of St. Al­ home on Long Pond. bans, Vermont, yisited with Mr. Many Young Recreation Sailing Popular and Mrs. Merle Brooks over the Miss Jacqueline Fox has re­ week-end. People Last week’s blustery weather At Barker turned to Manchester, N. H. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Richard- hasn’t fazed the guests at Saga­ where she is a student nurse Bon and their daughter, Sandra, At Badger's more Lodge a bit. They’ve spent Watersports of all kinds win at the Elliot Hospital Nursing of Harrington Park, N. J., have many enjoyable afternoons in the the popularity poll at the Barker School after spending a month been visiting with Mrs. Richard­ With the many young people lodge playing cards ind games, this week. Swimming, water ski­ with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fox. Jac­ son’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray at Badger’s Camps this week, and examining the multitude of ing, boating and fishing are fine, queline has a year and two Harnden at Fir Knoll this week. things have certainly been hum­ stuffed birds and animals dis­ but sailing on beautiful Moo&e- months before her graduation. ming. They have been actively played there. Television seems to lookmeguntic is best. Mr. and Mrs. George Knox of participating in the many sports, fascinate the younger generation, Irene Trask and Joyce Fergu­ Enjoying these sports this week Tomaqua, Penna., visited recently such as swimming, tennis, shuffle particularly Frank Cover. Frank son, who were flying here from are Mr. and Mrs. I.H. Cohen and with Mrs. Charles Thferrien. Mrs. board, etc., that this lovely spot caught us this week, explaining Florida, were grounded by last their son Jimmy, West Nyack, N. Knox, who at one time lived in has to offer. that we had mispelled his name. week’s storm and arrived at 2:00 Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Labo- the house now owned by the Paul Mr. A. C. Dodge of New York We had printed Culver instead of a.m. on July 1st. vitz, and son Artie, Mr. and Mrs. Fichtners, taught in both the City and Florida has opened the Cover. Our apologies, Frank, and Harry Stern and daughter Robie, to your grandparents too. Mr. and Mrs. Sanburg of Madi­ Dallas Plantation and Rangeley Boys’ Club for another season. Dr. & Mrs. Walter Schachat, Mr. schools. Guests at Sagamore are Fred­ son, Wise, have arrived in Range- Members of this club spend much and Mrs. Meyer Halperin, Mr. and erick J. Potter, G. G. Patch and ley for a visit. of their time making and mending Miss La Verna Murphy of Mary­ D. L. Bathe of Portland; Herman Mrs. Murray Metzger, Mr. and. various articles for the camps. Mr. Mrs. Otto Rosenberg, and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Emile Asselyn of land, former resident of Rangeley M. Meyer, Plaistow, N. J.; Ray Dodge misses his best assistant, Mrs. Arthur Preston and their Searboro spent the weekend with and teacher in the Dallas school, Gelinean, Dover, N. H.; D. C. Howard Smith, this year in the three children, Tommy, John and their daughter and son-in-law, visited writh Mrs. Charles Ther- Barton, Portland, Conn.; Mr. and rien on July 4. club. Carol, all of New York City; Mr. Mr. and Mrs. John Miles, and Among the recent arrivals at Mrs. Henry J. Golembeski and A. grandson Johnny. F. Turand, Middletown, Conn.; and Mrs. Hans Bodlander, Forest Badger’s are Mr. and Mrs. Bryant ■Hills, L.I.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lindley and their three sons, Pe­ Mr. and Mrs. Don Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lawrence Rangeley Riding Munk, Jackson Heights, L.I.; Mr. ter, John and Daniel, of Wilming­ Morris, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Frank of Portland are summer­ and Mrs. Stanley Lieberman, ton, Del. Mrs. Lindley is the Murray, New York City; Mr. and ing in Rangeley, occupying the Club Horse Show granddaughter of Mrs. A. B, Mrs. F. Dahl, Newtonville, Mass.; Queens Village, N.Y.; Mr. and home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Chapman and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cover of Mrs. Walter Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson on Pond St. The Sfe For August 17 Mrs. Trowbridge Mafston, who Lowell, Mass, and their grandson, O’Dea, and Nate Rozen all of Bos­ Franks have spent many vacations Mr. Percy Ellis, director of the have spent many summers at this Frank Cover II, of Dunstable, ton, Mass. ; in Rangeley with their daughter Rangeley Lakes Riding Club, an­ spot. Other guests include Mr. Mass.; Edward Clark, Wolcott, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gale On Sunday night Mr. and Mrs. nounced this week that the date and Mrs. Morel Allen, Portland; Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. A1 Marquis Ross, and will stay on to enjoy Fred Harnden had as dinner for the horse show at the Quimby Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dory and their and their son Richard, Danvers, the fall foliage. guests Mr .Hamden’s parents, Mr. Pond Road corral had been de­ son, Wilkes Barre, Pa.; Mr. and Mass.; Brig. Gen, and Mrs. D. W. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sheldon and Mrs. R.A. Harnden, and Mr. finitely set for Saturday, August Mrs. Harry Eaton, East Booth- Saunders, Westover Air Force of Pawtucket, R. I. have opened and Mrs. Charles Richardson and 17. It will be a Class B show and bay; Mr. and Mrs. H. G. DuPont, Base, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Max their camp on Mooselookmegun­ their daughter Sandra. entries are expected from all Merrick, L. I.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holzer, Hempstead, N. Y.; and tic Lake. Mr. Sheldon has re­ parts of the state. Earning, Montagh, L. I.; Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strickland, turned to Rhode Island, while Last month, at the Farmington Mrs. Maielman, Bronx, N. Y.; Mr. . Wellesley, Mass. Mrs. Sheldon will remain for the Horse Show held at the Fair and Mrs. F. L. Becker and their summer. Grounds, Percy and his chief as­ sons, Jersey City, N. J.; Mr. and Hillside Expects Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Haley and sistant, David Burgess of Auburn, Mrs. Frank K. Perkins, Newton, daugter Madeline and son Dennis took five winning ribbons to hang Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Don Brunel- Busy Season of Woburn, Mass., were guests up in the collection already le, Augusta; Mr. and Mrs. Ira W. over the holiday with Mr. Haley’s brightening their stables. David, Kelsey, Oradell, N. Y.; Robert With the many improvements parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ha­ on “ Call Me Mister” , took first McLeish, Alston, Mass.; Margaret at Hillside Camps this year, Mr. ley. Dennis, who was stricken place in touch and out jumping Weymouth, Brighton, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Morton are more with polio at the age of fifteen and third in open jumping. Percy, and Mrs. Myron B. Perney, Bara- than ready for the busy season a- months, and who is now five riding “ Allen’s Miami Moon” , mus, N. J.; Denis L. Broder and head. In anticipation of the fall years old, underwent a bone oper­ took second in both walking horse his four children, West Warwick, they have put in new chimneys ation on his leg just a month ago. class, open, and model walking R. I.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. and oil heat in all the cabins a- On July 9 he entered the hospital horse class. AVith ‘Minim’s Choice? Squire, Milwaukee, Wise.; Mr. bove the road.. and Mrs. Jerome B. Marks, Their June business was far a- Bloomfield, N. J.; and Mr. and head of last year’s, and their July Mrs. Irwin I. Hirshon, Brooklyn, and August reservations are roll­ B & E Motor MOOSELOOKMEGUNTIC N. Y. ing in. All in all they expect to he well filled for this season. HOUSE & LOG COTTAGES Back for his ninth year at Hill- Express Wafer Carnival # # * AAA Recommended Excellent Food and Lodging Enjoyed By OUR ARTIST IS READY Home Office: To Auburn, Maine COCKTAIL LOUNGE — RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Mountain View DESIGN YOUR 19 Knight St. NEXT FOLDER Oquossoe, Maine Tel. Rangeley 18-3 Last week’s Water Carnival, Phone 2-6181 which took place at Mountain WILTON PRINTED View, provided a highlight for PRODUCTS, INC. Rangeley: their guests. This entertaining Phone 58 DANCING AT THE MADRID BARN holiday was enjoyed by one and Wilton, Maine all, and even Hector displayed a SAT. NIGHTS tag indicating that he had paid REFRESHMENTS AT his admission fee. Curt and Alice BEAUTIFUL Settle were kept busy during the MADRID STORE day providing dressing rooms for the swimmers, answering ques­ ORLON CARDIGANS and SLIP-ONS T Days ft Week 8 A.M. — 10 P.M. tions, entertaining their many Open during and after the Dance, Sat. friends, and supplying* cold drinks of water for hot members of the at audience. Many Mountain View guests THE BROOKS SHOP Main Street they have extended their visits for RECONDITIONED ley vacations to the extent that they have txtended their visits for another week. Among these are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Spurr and OUTBOARD MOTORS Mr. and Mrs. Vitol J. Sadowski of Somerville, Mass. Other guests PETES include Mr. and Mrs. Alais Kit­ $35.00 1» $150.00 chen and Mr. and Mrs. Claire Unangst of Columbia, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. William F. Miller III BARBER and their family, Huntingdon Valley, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. II. Ir­ Milton A. Lishemess win and Mr. and Mrs. P. Mish- koff of New York City; Mr. and SHOP Mrs. Norman N. Robert, Worces­ TEL. 19 11 OQUOSSOC, ME. ter, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Karl MAIN STREET RANGELEY, ME. Becker and family, Palmyra, N.

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Lakes every year. However this have hit it very well also. cept Sundays, at The Rangeley year he has been able to make Mr. and Mrs. Morton, proprie­ Inn. it only on week ends. He has tor of Town and Lake, say that Bob says we can quote him as three more fish caught on this they are very happy with the new AT LAKEWOOD saying he has found his first few trip but they are two and three units that have added to their days exhilarating, his nights of us” , to the delight of audiences pounders. Motel. And that business has SKOWHEGAN, Me., July — across the country. been good. sleep peaceful, and everybody he What thousands of American George Voskovec returned to meets friendly. He looks forward housewives may possibly have the United State last month after A Sweet Time to a happy summer. So come on day-dreamed about, but would playing a starring role in the Well Known in to Rangeley Inn Coffee Shop never allow to go beyond the fan­ London production of “ The Diary At Verrill's and Cocktail Lounge and give ciful stage, actually happens to of Anne Frank” by Lakewood Theater Organist your requests to Bob and he will motion picture star Joan Ben­ authors Frances Goodrich and Al­ Shuffle-board is taking a lot of smoke his pipe and play to your nett in her role in the widely-ac­ bert Hackett. The play holds the time these days at Verrill’s De­ At Rangeley inn heart’s content. claimed romantic comedy, “Jan­ Pulitzer Prize, the New York luxe Cabins and Mrs. J. Mahoney Drama Critics’ Circle Award, and of Revere, Mass, is often found The Cocktail Lounge and cof­ Local Citizen: the Antoinette Perry Award. Mr. relaxing there. Mrs. Mahoney has fee Shop of the Rangeley Inn is Voskovec is a naturalized Ameri­ an unusual occupation and when happy to present the organ music (Continued from Page 1) can, but was formerly the leading she is at the shuffleboard she can of Bob Mack every evening from playwright of Czechoslovakia, forget sugar. Mrs. Mahoney is a 0 until closing time. This an­ could do. He got her slowed down enough to take the corner wTith more than 20 successful professional cake decorator and nouncement was made by Bill on Pleasant Street hut horsepow­ plays to his credit. In addition to her skill often approaches a work er took over again and lie zoomed playing opposite Margaret Tru­ of art. up past Lush’s Pleasant Street man in '“ Autumn Crocus” , he has Last week, Mrs. Mahoney came Market to a point nearly opposite appeared on Broadway in “ The up to the Verrill home and gave Love of Four Colonels” with Rex a two hour demonstration of the Wynn Taylor’s. Harrison and Lilli Palmer. techniques and styles of profes­ Mr, Pillsbury cannot explain it Featured in the cast of "Janus” sional cake decoration. It is re­ but somehow the car suddenly are John C. Becher who has ap­ ported that, with her decorator’s shifted into reverse nearly throw­ peared on roadway in such plays tube, Mrs. Mahoney can produce ing him through the windshield as “Picnic” and "Brigadoon”, any flower in colored sugar with and started backwards down and Amy Douglass from the the greatest of ease and realism. Pleasant Street. He crossed high­ Broadway productions of “ Life Her roses and sweet peas were way number 17 at an estimated With Mother” and “ Anniversary mentioned especially. After the fifty miles an hour in reverse, Waltz” . Hal Shafer is designing demonstration, cake and coffee went tliroug.. Lush’s back yard, the setting. were served. The group included down over a four foot terrace us” , which opens at the Lake- “ Janus” will play evenings Arlene Davenport, Lilly Fichtner, wall and out into the alders wood Theatre for the week begin­ Monday through Saturday July Sara Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. where the car ground to a halt. ning Monday, July 15. 2C at 8:15, with matinees on Verrill,' Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney The damage was slight consider­ Joan plays the wife of a ship­ Wednesday and Saturday at 2:- and others from the camp. ing the possibilities, totaling ping magnate, and has arranged 30. about $100. her life so that for three months Lakewood’s favorite comedians, Salmon Ledge Oif every year she can pursue a Lawrence Fletcher and Skedge secret career as a hest-selling no­ Miller continue the remainder of It was old home week at Sal­ velist. Since the. collaborator on this week in “ The Loud Red Pat­ mon Ledge this week with most of her novels is a handsome school­ rick” by the author of “ My Sis­ the kid3 home for a visit. And Mr. Bob Mack Organist at teacher, a .romantic triangle e- HEALD’S ter Eileen” . and Mrs. Harold Ferguson are Rangeley Inn volves that provides the play with Television’s Henry Morgan will pretty happy about it. Daughter one of the most hilarious plots in open at Lakewood in “ Father of Mary and her husband Walter recent theatre history. the Bride” beginnln Monday, Ju­ Rowe, manager. At the Rangeley CAMPS Sundberg of Madison, Wisconsin Inn the other evening we had the ly 22. Top Broadway comedian, Don­ are here for a two week visit. pleasure of meeting Bob Mack, a HOUSEKEEPING ald Cook, plays the shipping Joyce Ferguson also was home very relaxed young gentleman magnate, and is also the director Wanita Wanda from Cocoa, Florida, where she is from Virginia, Virginia Beach of “ Janus”-. Also starred in the a secretary for Pan-American that is. Bob’s folks live in Vir­ production is Czechoslovak play­ Guest Catches A Airlines. Irene Trask, formerly of ginia Beach but Bob has followed wright and actor, George Vosko- Rangeley, who is. working as a his organ music over a good part Oquossoe, Maine vec, who is: best remembered in Good One waitress in West Palm Beach of the United States. At present, Maine as the romantic leading came with Joyce and is staying at Bob is organist for the Para­ man for Margaret Truman during Otis Oakes. The hurricane slowed mount Theaters in New York Ci­ Stop At her summer tour with “ Autumn the air travel so much that they ty. Formerly he was assistant or­ Crocus” gome seasons back. came by bus. ganist at Radio City Music Hall. Before that, Bob played the organ^ HIDDEN ACRES , “ Janus” (pronounced Jane-us) Guests at Salmon Ledge this in Chicago, Kansas City and 'vas a comedy hit on Broadway week include Mr. and Mrs. H.H. during the 195 6 winter season points west. When we discovered DAIRY BAR Dawley of Warwick, R.I. back for that he had played the organ in In Farmington and has been a sensational hit on their second stay of this season. a national tour starring Miss the Jayhawk Theater in ye Pub­ Others are Robert Wallace of Bennett and Mr. Cook. lisher’s old home town, Topeka, Chelmsford, Mass.; Robert Pres­ Kansas, we settled dowrn for an Joan Bennett, youngest daugh­ cott of Lexington, Mass.; and old home week chat. We remin­ CENTRAL ter of famed actor Richard Ben­ Maynard Field of Auburn, Maine. isced about Wichita, Tulsa, Pon­ nett, has been a film star since ca City and places like Eldorado REPAIR SHOP she made her Hollywood debut Town and Lake Motel and Augusta, Kansas. Well, after with Ronald Column in “ Bulldog Guest Have Good his years as. a journeyman trou­ General Repairing Drummond” in the early ’ 30s. A- badour, which included The Cava­ mong her recent films were Fishing lier Hotel at Virginia Beach, Bob Call us to pick up “ We’re No Angels” with Humph­ The fish must have been in a Mack hit the big time in New rey Bogart and “ Navy Wife” with fighting mood last week from the York. Now he is on a sort of Your Gary Merrill. She is the wife of reports that came to the High­ busman’s holiday. Bob has al­ AUTOMOBILE film producer Walter Wanger, lander from ever^. quarter. Mr. ways wanted to come to Maine and the mother of four daughte f. Edward La Croix and son, who vacationland, so combining with Phone 249 Donald Cook, Broadway’s lead­ have been staying at Town and pleasure he is in Rangeley until Rangeley, Maine ing comedy star for many years, Happy Bruce Burdeen Lake Motel, had wonderful fish- October, and playing nightly, ex- is once more playing an embat­ ish this past week in Cupsuptic tled husband. He bas been suc­ Early one morning last week, River. They got their limit every cessfully the husband of Tallulah Bruce Bradeen of Mexico, Maine day they went out of 12 to 14 hooked and landed a beautiful KEEP’S ELECTRIC SERVICE Bankhead in “ Private Lives” ; the inch Brook Trout. 6 % pound salmon in Rangeley stage spouse of Gertrude Law­ Lake. Bradeen went out alone Philip Weeiker of Braintree, ? ""P. L. KEEP Electrical Contractor rence in “ Skylark” ; Dorothy Ma­ that morning. He was trolling off Mass, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul guire’s hubby in “ Claudia” ; and Bonney Point about 7 A.M. The Dyer of Jamaica Plains, Mass. Residential & Commercial Wiring Madge Kennedy’s benedict in wind was blowing pretty hard “ Paris Bound” . During his seven and it was a Rangeley Lakes ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES years in motion pictures the script fisherman would call rough. Sines writers had him married to, or Bruce was alone in a Rangeley bent upon exchanging vows with, Boat, with those waves running, TOARLO nearly every celebrated screen he had his hands full when that ON AN beauty of our time, with the nota­ salmon took his bait. It took an ble exception of Joan Beginett. hour and some heavy maneuver­ SMALL Electric Generating Plants The oversight is rectified in, “ Jan- ing to bring him to hand. The fish was hooked on a Phantom DINNER PARTIES SALES & SERVICE Albee Guest House Wobbler. Bradeen has fished Rangeley Lake for 2 3 years and By Reservation Only TEL. 82-11 RANGELEY, ME. (Marcia R. Sprague) ► nows it pretty well. He says Tel. Rangeley is his favorite fishing Rangeley 87 lake as, “ that is where you catch Telephone 96-11 Main St., Rangeley, Me. the big ones.” Bradeen tries to spend two weeks here on the S . A. COLLINS & SON CHARCOAL CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS D0AK'SS APPLIANCE SHOP COAL BUILDING MATERIALS U N TIL JU L Y 20th Texaco Heating Glass lined Water Heaters Oils Main Street Priced from $89.95 to $124.95 Rangeley, Maine Expert Installation and Maintenance R. D . KEEP Tel. — Office: 35 or 181-3 Backed by 8 Yrs. Experience RANGELEY, ME. ESTIMATES FREE OF CHARGE TEL. 224-2 TEL. 116-2 JU L Y 11, 1957 RANGELEY HIGHLANDER - Rangeley, Maine PAGE 9

and after training in stenographic Hunter Cove Television Prize work, she was employed by the Oxford Paper Co.; Arthur Henry, Guests Report Winner At Horton's k Then and Now an attorney, ■ and Michael Ohio, who is now our State Liquor In­ Good Fishing Alpine Colony spector. She also was employed i II -r at Th© Balsams, a resort hotel In A'?. Guests at Hunter Cove have Mrs. Kathleen Shopp of Wood- Dixville Notch. Since the purchase been occupying themselves this haven, N. Y., who won several of the hotel, Shirley’s secretarial week with golf and swimming prizes on the June 11th “ Price is ■ and office experience has been in­ and reporting pretty good fishing Right” television program will be valuable. in Rangeley Lake. guest of the Rangeley Lakes Re­ Recent arrivals include; Mr. This attractive and genial gion the week of August 5th. couple are the parents of two live­ Joseph E. Dancause, West Hart­ She will stay at Horton’s Alpine ly offspring, Michael aged six and ford, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Colony and all her expensts for Miss Pat who is three. The chil­ Muldoon, Denville, N.J.; Mr. and her vacation will be paid as a Mrs. John Nutter and Cindy, part of the prize she received in dren, who cause ^constant amuse­ Tamworth, N.H.; Mr. C.A. Sadler the contest. ment as well as parental head­ and party, Brunswick, Me., Mr. aches, manage to keep their pa­ and Mrs. Alfred Ladinig, New Mr. Horton has a beautiful rents’ busy lives from being dull. Britain, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ female puppy that has come to During their first year at the gar Varney and Mr. and Mrs. his colony and stayed.- She is Mooselookmeguntic House the Philip MacDonald, Windham, about 6 months old and appears Thibodeaus wisely persuaded Me.; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley McLel- to be a Labrador Retriever; she Fred and Joyce Burns to remain lon, Portland, Me.; Mr. and Mrs. is well behaved and house bro­ at the hotel as managers. Due Leroy Butler and son, Fairfield, ken. She has a collar but no name to their expert tutelage, the Thi­ Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smart on it and seems to have been Early Days at Moo^elook bodeaus quickly fell into the ho­ and daughter and five grandchil­ well taken care of and trained. Upon being confronted by a this hotel fell into many, -hands tel' management swipg; and of dren, Andover, Mass. She has short hair a,nd is black. profile of the. Mooselookmeguntic after Twonibly and Crosby. A- course the Thomases, who live Mr. Horton would like to find the House the HIGHLANDER headed mong these were C.T. Richard­ Arriving July 13 are; Mr. and nearby were always available to owner, but failing that he would directly for Mabel Burns Thomas. son, who at one time operated give needed advice. Mr3. Fred A. Best and four like to find a compatible home Who else • in the region would the Oquossoc Angling Assoc.; children, Beverly, Mass.; Mr. and for her as he cannot keep her know more about this historic ho­ Kimball and Bowley of Moun­ In the past three years Shirley Mrs. John F. Shaw and three after the summer season is over. tel than Mrs. Thomas, who has tain View; and E.B. Whorff. A- and Thib have made many chang­ children, Stoneham, Mass. spent nearly sixty years here aud round 1897 Fred Burns bought es and improvements in the Second Annual the majority of them at the the hotel and, with Theodore buildings and equipment. On in­ Stream Fishing Mooselookmeguntic House. On in­ Page as manager, built the now terviewing them for this article, Bowker Reunion terviewing Mrs. Thomas this pa­ existing cabins along the lake they said that they have “ tried Popular per learned many interesting front. In 1909 Mr. Burns married ■to improve the buildings and streamline operations in accord­ The secord annual Bowker Re­ things about the confusing Haines Mabel Wright, v\’ ow of Dr. A.P. ance with good hotel practices At To-Ar-Lo union was held Sunday, July 7 Lauding history; but, of more im­ WTright. After Mr. Burn’s death and management.’’ And they hope Guests at To-Ar-Lo have been at the Rangeley Airport picnic portance, her many plans and ir 1913, Mrs. Burns and her enjoying the stream fishing with grounds. Officers elected were projects for the future. small son Fred Jr. were in sole to continue in the same manner. considerable success, Walter Pres. Arthur Bowker, Vice Pres. Advertised for many years as command at the Mooselookme­ Today, as of yesterday, the Wakefield and Frank Stone in William Bowker, Sec. and Treas. “ Oldest and Best in the Rangeley guntic House until Mrs. Burns Mooselookmeguntic House guests particular. The guests have also Mabel Johnson. Games were play­ Region” , the Mooselookmeguntic marriage to Loamma Thomas in receive the best. The excellent been enjoying picnics and tours ed, followed by a picnic lunch. House has been in operation for 1922. Pat and Mabel managed food and accommodations are on­ of our lovely region. Favorite more than seventy years, and is the hotel until 1951 when Pat ly a part of what this hotel has Those attending were: Mr. and to offer. All outdoor sports are picnic spots are Students Island Mrs. Arthur Bowker, Mrs. Nor­ one of the oldest, if not tho old­ and Fred took over. In 195 4 the available, and the cheerful cock­ and Height of Land. Several par­ man Wilbur and children Arthur, est, hotels. The original building, hotel was sold to Mr. and Mrs. tail lounge is a pleasant place to ties have also been in to Yorks Juanita, Judy and Harland; Mrs. a log cabin, was built in the Gauthier Thibodeau, who are the to see the mother bear and her Josephine Cressey from Range- 1870’s by George Soule, who sold current owners. spend an evening. The Wednes- d-'- noon cookouts and the Sunday two cubs. ley. Mr. and Mrs. George Malin it to Rufus Crosby and Walter Arriving in Rangeley In 195 4 evening buffets are popular feat­ Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Austin and and son George, Jr.'; Mr. and Mrs. Twombly.in 1886. These gentle­ from Venezuela, the Thibodeaus Stanley Anderson and children, men opened the first Mooselook­ were %o strangers to the region. ures among the many Mooselook* their son Wally and his family of meguntic activities. Rumford were guests of the Fol­ Carl, Carlton, Harriett, Donna meguntic House. Operation of Thib, a Rumford resident since soms for the day this week. and Larry; Mr. and Mrs. William he wag four, had spent his child-' Other guests this week are Mr. Bowker and children, Christine, Stubby's Market hood summers at his family’s and Mrs. Michael Newsby, Dover, William, Jr.; James and-^’Linn; summer home, Wildwood, on Outdoor Sports At N.H.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wake­ James Anderson and Miss Agnes Expands Facilities Mooselookmeguntic Lake. A Uni­ field and their son, Berwick; Mr. Anderson of Lewiston. Mrs. Wil­ versity of Maine graduate with a Bald Mountain liam Jones; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew The Albert Beans were busy degree in Wildlife Conservation, Frank C. Stone, Dover, N.H.; Mr. this spring remodeling the inside and Mrs. S. Trafford Hicks, Jr., Connell and children Nancy and he has had varied business expe­ Fishing and swimming are fa­ John of Ahburn. Mr. and Mrs. of their market on Main St. and Walpole, N.H.; and Mr. and Mrs. rience. He has been a lumber sur­ vorite activities at Bald Mountain Herbert Johnson and sons Wayne installing a new display refriger­ Robert Bushey, Lunenburg, Mass. ator which provided extra space veyor for Timberlands, Inc.; a Camps this week, but the ener­ and Mark from Winthrop. Mr. securities salesman; a surveyor getic golfers may yet take over. and Mrs. Frederick Jones and for their meats and dairy products Extra storage space was provided for J.R. orcestor in Boston; and One threesome has spent a good sons Robert and Richard from deal of time on the local links. THE BARKER Central Falls, R. I. in the rear and more room made having completed insurance in tl^ main part of the store. school In Hartford, an insurance They’re certainly improving their You are welcome to dine Everything looks new and spruce salesman. From 1941 to 19 4 6 he tans, but are they improving with us Birchwood Owner and ready for the busy summer was a surveyor and deisel pump their games. days. station operator for the Portland- Please call in advance New arrivals this week ar# Visits Rangeley The new addition to the front Montreal Pipeline. He then went Don F. McCully, Newark, Del.; E. of the market houses a barbecue to Venezuela for Creole Petroleum C. Ansaldi, Manchester, Conn.j spit which is already turning out Corp. where he was chief engin­ Charles Munigle, West Hartford, Ravid Morel came to Rangeley tasty, golden-brown chickens for eer at the Dabajuro pipeline Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur GREENWOOD last week for a few days to see Stubby’s customers. The Beans pump station for a year. He was Dean, South Portland; Mr. and how the family was getting along. INN advise calling ahead on orders then transfered to the refining Mrs. Michael A. Fontana, and Mr. Morel operates a machine to avoid having to wait and gua­ department in charge of the their son, Allentown, Pa.; and Phillips, Maine shop in Littleton Mass, while Mrs. rantee a good, family-sized, 2% Amuay Bay Refinery pipelines, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Cole, Jr., Tel. 17-11 Morel, daughter Nita and chore pound dressed weight bird in tank farms, and docks which New York City. boy Chip Allen run Birchwood every order. handled all movement of crude oil and by-products in and out of Cottages. So the Morels can be the bay. He and Shirley were Don’s Rolling Shop rated as among the busier fami­ married in Venezuela in 194 7. lies in Rangeley this year. In ELECTRICIAN housekeeping spite of business Nita and Chip Shirley, bom in New York Ci- have been dilligently practicing I *y, is also a native of Rumford,— PLUMBING VACATION HOMES with the bow and arrow. The on- ! moving there when she was eight, Tel. 194-3 Oquossoc for ly trouble with that is they keep ! She attended Rumford schools losing their arrows. On their last ! SPORTSMEN trip to town they stalked up on $6.00 worth of new arrows. That I and ought to hold them for a while, j * Camp folders and booklets Among tie guests at Birchwood ; * Art service available FAMILIES Cottages this week are Mr. and SA\l KNOWLTON * Ruled forms and bill beads Mrs. Julius Burger, Elmwood, & McLEARY CO. N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones ESTABLISHED 1671 r v . - Estimates and sons of Central Falls, R.I., CHURCH STREET LETTERPRESS FORREST and ALICE WEST, Mr. and Mrs. George Penzes and FARMINGTON, MAINE Gladly party Brooklyn, Mr. aud Mrs. Submitted. Proprietors Raymond Westman and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Wethernell, of • RANGELEY, ME. TEL. 123 Springfield, Mass, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carlson, Kensington, Conn.

— . —...... j " — FIRST NATIONAL BANK ■ An American Plan B B B B D B i r o i ,A - .^RANGELEY. MAINE FARMINGTON, MAINE *V V Resort with Individual Cottages Member of FEDERAL RESERVE BANK F. D. I. C. Peg and Monett Robbins Telephone 101 Interest Paid Qn Savings Accounts 3%

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has this to say, ‘‘‘First listed in bullet gave a velocity of 1245 f.s. a black eye. The next day, while the Company’s catalog for 1892 and a muzzle energy of 685 foot Pleased Fishermen casting from the shore, Mrs. and priced at $18, the Model 92 pounds. This is slightly under the Hocking slipped and fell into the GUNS gradually took over a portion of power of the new 44 magnum At Westshore lake. The blow she received on the market that had formerly de­ S & W revolver. The 40-82 carry­ Westshore guests have been her cheek hone during the fall re­ manded the model 73. One inter­ ing 8 2 grains of black, powder and enjoying very good stream fish­ sulted in one black eye. Well, by Robert Bruce esting use of this gun was among 260 grains of lead gave consider­ ing. Mr, Georg© Elliot and his that's her story, anyway. the trappers in northern United able recoil and 1500 f.s. muzzle daughter Nancy are particularly Despite the black eye episode The 4-1-4 0 Winchester cartridge States and Canada. In running a velocity with a muzzle energy of happy with their success. Among the Hockings are staying another has been on the market for 84 line of traps for smaller animals 1305 f. lbs. About equal to the their recent catches is a two years and is still used in Maine these men would not infrequent­ present day 30-30 at the 100 week at Westshore. Also staying pound trout. Where was it over are Mr. and Mrs. Romeo and other wooded areas for ani­ ly catch a wolf or a bear, and a yard mark. The loading of the caught? At (?) Pond, of course. mals from deer and bear on Model 92 with a fourteen Inch 44-40 Win. has been slightly in­ Dube and their two sons Romeo down. The 44-40 has probably barrel wag effective in dealing creased since Peary’s days. Today Other guests have been enjoy­ Jr. and Guy. Other guests include killed, more game than any other with these animals. The short the factory load has a jacketed ing water skiing and card games Mr. and Mrs. Charles hi. Fregeau rifle in the world, not excluding barrel Model 92 also proved to be soft point 200 grain bullet with in the evening. Some of these and their party, Central Falls, the great 30-30. popular in the jungles of Brazil a charge of smokeless powder card games however, lead to un­ R.I.; Mr. and Mrs. George C. El­ for use on the rubber planta­ giving 1300 f.s. velocity and a usual results. On a recent evening liot and daughter Nancy, Ashby, The 44-4 0 came out in 1873 tions." muzzle energy of 750 f. lbs. How­ Mr. and Mrs. Roger H. Hocking Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lieb- and in two years 150,000 wore of Wallingford, Conn, had been hart, New York City; Mr. and "A most interesting testimonial ever the story has not all been sold. By ,the time they were dis­ told. With careful hand loading having a friendly game with the Mrs. Frank Keeling and daughter continued in 1941, the number regarding the use of the Model Kings. As the evening drew on Susan, Devon, Conn.; Mr. and 92 came from Admiral Peary and the 44-40 can be brought up be­ had reached well over 1,000,000 Mr. Hocking became tired and Mfs. Conrad Seryneh, New Hyde was circulated by the Company In yond the 30-30 class for ranges in the models of 73 and 92. It wanted to retire. Not so Mrs. Park, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. E.K, 1909 under the heading, ‘The Ri­ under 100 yards. I’ve been doing was the standard rifle of the trap­ Hocking. In the friendly argu­ Hermes, Stoneham, Mass.; P.R. fle That Helped Peary Reach the a little experimenting with that per of the north and the cow- ment that ensued, Mr. Hocking Nelson and son Jerry, Auburn- North Pole' Peary** statement and I’ll tell you about it next puncher of the west from the week. In the meantime we would threatened, among other things. dale, Mass. time it was introduced until it read: ‘Personally I always carry a Winchester rifle. On my last like to hear from people interest­ was replaced by the 30-30 some­ ed in firearms. We would like time after 1900. Among the hunt­ expedition I had a Model 1892.44 caliber Carbine and Winchester very much to have a guest gun ers, explorers, rubber gatherers, editor once In a while. and gauchos of South America cartridges, which I carried with There Is No Substitute For Quality ! I the 44-40 Win, was practically me right to the North Pole. After the only known repeating rifle I left the ship I depended upon Wholesalers to the before World War I. it to bring down the fresh meat Vaughn's Guests we needed. Since 1888, both in Camps, Hotels and Motels A Major Ned H. Roberts made Nicaragua and in the Arctic re­ Enjoy Many a trip to the Hudson Bay country gions, I have always used the Manufacturers of Mattresses------in th© latter part of the 1880s. Winchester Repeaters. Each of Activities He reports’*. . . I found the great my Arctic expeditions since '91 Furniture — Floorcovering1 — Linen majority of hunters and trap­ lias been fitted with these arms. Guests at Vaughn’s Camps this pers — whites, Indians and half The last expedition carried the week have been busy with a var­ BUY AT THE FACTORY AND SAVE breeds — using the 44-40 win. 44-40 Carbine, for use on deer, iety of activities. Of course swim­ Model 1873 with which they seals, hare and the like, aud the ming has been popular, and the killed all kinds of big game. The 40-82 for use on musk-oxen, wal­ water skiing and aquaplaning run 44-40 cartridges were then prac­ rus and polar bears.’ " a close second. More than twenty Days Bedding Co. tically the only ones you could guests and friends gathered for a be sure of finding at every Hud­ The ballistics of these cartrid­ record dance that was a great 195 Turner St. Auburn, Me. son Bay trading post in that ges are interesting. The 44-40 success. Among the friends were country." Mr. Harold F. William­ cartridge, loaded with 40 grains Mr. and Mrs. Lou Bistoff and Mr. son, in his book "Winchester", of black powder and a 200 grain and Mrs. Marshall Soule. Fishing has been excellent in the opinion of the Robert Ander- sons of Yonkers, N. Y. who are PINE TREE RESTAURANT D. C. Morton Inc, * here with their two children for third visit. Mr. and Mrs. David Skeel of Chaddisford, Pa. agree. For Tasty Meals • Lunches & Snacks With true beginners luck the TRUCKING - EXCAVATING Skeels caught eleven fish of which E three weighed over three pounds. “ Ici nous parlous fraii^ais” LUMBERING Other guests include Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brewer and their two chil­ Main St., Rangeley Tel. 233 dren; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dodge, PHONE 165-3 Gardiner; Mr. Edward McCabe, Lowell. Mass.; Mrs. Ann Brown Mr. and Mrs. LYNN DUMA'S, Proprietors RANGELEY, MAINE and her family, Nabnasett, Mass.; and Mrs. Marion Brown, West Road and Driveway Construction Chelmsford, Mass. Fishing Great TOWN & LAKE MOTEL At Antlers on the shore of Rangeley Lake KITCHENETTES Everyone at Camp Antlers has to get into the act. Young Scotty 6 NEW UNITS THIS YEAR Parkers been watching the Ant­ lers' guests bringing in the big Telephone 255 One of Maine’s BETTER Restaurants ones, so he had to try his luck. Farmington, Maine Scotty, aged three, did alright too. Fishing off the wharf, he HOURS 7 A. M. to 9 P. M. . MAIN ST. landed two nice ten inch trout. RANQELEY LAKESIDE His pal Shane, a german shepard pup, not to be out done caught a Let’s All Meet At fish too. The Parkers are wonder­ Lodge and Cottages ing what he used for bait, MODERN RUSTIC HOUSEKEEPING WHISPERING WINDS Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bates of Plantsville, Conn., are staying ‘ ‘The Place That Duncan Hines Missed” over for another >veek. They have Cottages Rt. 17, Oquossoc VIRGINIA HUNTOON, Prop. had as their guests Mr. and Mrs. BOX Hd. RANGELEY, ME. TEL. 21-21 Raymond Bates from Green.

The cookout Monday night wag NEW TRUCK a great success, with Chef Dick VERRILL'S DELUXE CABINS Parker at the grill. Among those Truck delivery to your door once each week HOUSEKEEPING at the cookout were Mr. and Mrs Not delivered by express Frederick Mowatt, Cumberland Five min. walk to business section. Center; Mr. and Mrs. Albert CALL 186 DON BRIGGS Shuffle-boards, free lawn games and boating. Page, Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ For colored brochure and further information win Gustin, Wollaston, Mass.; E. W. PENLEY Beef & Write to Miss Eleanor Reynolds and Mr. URBAN VEHltnj. Box R. M., Rangeley Lakes, Me* and Mrs. William McKinly, Port­ land; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Tip- AUBU RN Provisions ert, Danvers, Mass.;; and Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and their nephew Robert, Fairfield, Conn. • FOR SALE • RANGELEY INN BLODGET’S Comfortable Camps PARADISE CAMPS Dining Room & Coffee Shop Catering to Fishing -- on People and Family Groups “Where the accent is on good food" Rt. 17 — One Mile from the chain of SANDY RIVER PONDS Remember Oquossoc (Ele. 1730 Ft.) THE BUFFET EACH TUESDAY NIGHT Completely Equipped For Guests time 6 to 8.30 P. M. 46 Y ears In Business Located on State Highway No. 4 and 10 RANGELEY LAKE Minutes from Rangeley Village Mountain Food and Mountains of it. Inquire; * RIDING CLUB Daily Luncheons from 95c M. G, Barter, Broker — H. B. McCard, Sales Tel. 13-12 Tel. 146 Rangeley, Me. Dinners from $1.10 Quimby Pond Rd, ! JU L Y 11, 1957 RANGELEY HIGHLANDER — Rangeley, Maine PAGE 11 rush to get a ride. The Afshar tucket and Mrs. Blythe in Provi­ Ed Pasternak Informal Party: | family and their friends are de­ dence. CLASSIFIED ADS (Contirued From Page 1) termined to restore Doctor’s Is­ Visiting the Afshars for the land and to do it with their own Finally Makes It summer are Mrs. Massomeh Af­ and Mrs. Afshar began to look hands. The excitement with which PIANO TUNER Available, on re­ shar, who is Nasser’s mother, and Three years ago in July Ed around for a summer home in they tackle the job makes certain quest, Summers only. Moderate two of her children, Mr. Manu- the region. When they saw Doc­ that before long the iob will be Pasternak and party of Clarks­ rates. Free estimate. William chteler Afshar (the jeep driver), tor’s Island, they sort of lost in­ done. There is great pleasure in burg, West Virginia and Earnest Maxim. Call telephone <15. and Miss Jaleh Afshar who hopes terest in all the other places they cooperative living and working, Bolish and party of Mt. Bradoclt, to enter Wellesley College this had seen. You can imagine their and the new owners of Doctor’s Pa. were camping neighbors at SHOE REPAIRING * QUICK fall where she will study political SERVICE — Mail your shoes to delight when they discovered Island have plenty of help. First, the Cupsuptic Camping Grounds. that Mr. Afshar’s mother, Mrs. science. They have just arrived They had fished for six days and us. We will repair and return, C. 0. D. Quality workmanship. Fair Massomeh Afshar, was giving the from Tehran, Iran and Miss Jaleh had yet to catch a salmon. They is happy to practice her English prices. Harris Sporting Goode island to them as a Christmas Store, Farmington, Maine. present. in preparation for her entry into Wellesley. Also just arrived from Mr. Afshar is in the exporting Iran for a brief summer visit are Wanted to buy— 45-70 Winchester business in New York and this Mrs. Pari Fozouni and her son Model 80, light weight model with necessitates his making an occa­ Bahman, 10, and daughter Scha­ nickel steel barrel. Box B. The sional trip to his winter home in razade, 8. We all felt honored to Rangeley Highlander, Phone 05. Glenridge, New Jersey, during witness a series of Iranian dances the summer. (It must be very by Scliarazade in costume, accom­ WANTED TO BUY, Pulp wood easy to neglect one’s business un­ panied by Bahman on the san- and white birch, road-side or der the circumstances. We are tour. Scharazade performed with stump age. Call ns for prices. D. C. sure that Mr. Afshar can hardly great poise and a sure sense of Morton, Inc. Phone 165-3. wait to get back to Rangeley.) rhythm the figures of Persian However, when Nasser is away and other Middle-Eastern dances. FOR SALE — Custom double the work on the island goes on The musical instrument upon planked inboard boat 85 hp. with great good will. There is a which Bahman accompanied Scha- engine — seats 7 — New cost tremendous amount of cleaning razade is called a santour and over $3,000. AT MY DOCK — So. up and restoring necessary after resembles a zither but is played RANGELEY for $750 — ALSO several years of vacancy and Ma- with small wooden hammers, one Oldtown Canoe witli paddles etc. nucheher Afshar, who is Nasser’s in each hand. His playing was $100. Phil Marx. younger brother, is busy every sensitive and" highly, accomplish­ day with the jeep and trailer, ed. Taken together, Bahman and WANTED TO BUY — A child’s hauling dead wood and leaves, Scharazade are a talented and rocking chair for a 5-6 year old. cleaning out the gardens and un­ beautiful pair and their attrac­ Call 65 of write c /o The High­ der brush and supervising the tive young mother is obviously lander. children who pick up sticks and proud of them. It is a pity the Schar?.zade Dances While three are returning to Iran this FOR SALE. Kurtzman piano, up­ Balimain Plays fall. We wish they could stay Beal Holds Pasternak’s Fish right, walnut case. Contact Oscar MAIN STREET with the Afshars and the rest of Taylor or call Rangeley 158-12. were a bit discouraged. us here in Rangeley. However, there are the five Afshar child­ On the morning of the 7th of for the Rangeley Region, The FILLING STATION ren, Shahala, a charming young July, which day' was to be their 4 twin size coil springs, like new. Highlander takes great pleasure lady of 14, Denis, who attended last vacation day, they were at $7.00 each or 4 for $25. Call 176. VERNON E. STEWART in saying to all the happy inha­ See at Eastwoods Tourist Home. Mitigwa, 13; Dara, 7; Nader, 6; Herbie Welch’s Tackle Store pur­ and little independent Shirin who bitants of Doctor’s Island “ WEL­ Accessories COME TO RANGELEY” . And if chasing more lures and equip­ celebrates her second birthday ment: In came Chet Blodget of FOR SALE: Large bear skin rug Washing on July the 10th. Mrs. Nasser you go away, may you long to beautifully mounted; the one I return. “ Blodget’s Comfortable Camps” . Greasing Afshar, whose given name is Y- Up spoke Mr. Welch as follows, had in my store. Call 161-13 or can be seen at my Lodge In The Mobile Gasoline and Oil vonne, instantly found something “ Blodget, take these fellows over in common with Mrs. Blythe. Hills on Kennebago Road. Chet Tires and Batteries to your place, rent them a boat Johnson. They are both natives of the great L'll John Guides and a motor. Rig them up right, Tel. 171-2 Rangeley state of Rhode Island, Mrs. Af­ and then show o tell them how shar having been born in Paw­ Grampa To and where to fish for salmon.” PETS FOR SALE: Beagles, Cockers, Dachshunds, Toy Always glad to oblige, Blodget Manchesters, puppies and stud Prize Catch complied with Mr. Welch’s re­ service. Top quality guaranteed. THE PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK quest, and soon after Parternak Reasonable prices. Em-Roy Ken­ and Bolish left the Blodget’s dock nels, Phillips, Maine. Tel. 15. Farmington, Maine for a day’s fishing. They had good luck and Bolish came back a 3 gas heating units with thermos­ Commercial Accounts second day bringing his family. tatic control, will heat 2 or 3 On the second day a 7 lb. salmon rooms very well. Reasonably Savings at 3% since Jan. 1, 1957 was caught by Mr. Bolish and priced. Hillside Camp. Tel. 16-2. wag traced on a board to add to ACCOUNTS INSURED with F. D. I. C. the many others traced at Blodg­ White cast iron Atlantic Range, oil et’s. burner, 50 gallon tank. Auto-Pulse Since then no word from Bo­ pump, hot water coil, also coal lish, but Mr. and Mrs. Pasternak and wood grates. Phone 75. WATER SPORTS — came in June of ’56 for a weeks GOLFING — TENNIS — stay at Blodget’s, and again this gSggBgg, SHUFFLEBOARD - July for a ten day stay. In *5 6, RIDING ACADEMY jjr©OD§E POND.. CAMfS ’ as throughout all New England, LET’S TRADE near by. fishing was below par. Ed and A ll' Mrs. Pasternak did catch a few Est. 1921 Modern Conveniences Emile R. Asselyn of Scarboro, loose ones. This year they exper­ What Have You Me., ably guided by his two year ienced a wish to land a good one, EXCELLENT FOOD old grandson, John Mil£s II of and to have It mounted. Anything Oquossoc, came up with this be­ over three pounds said Ed. (Reservations for Meals by Appointment) autiful five pound salmon. The Came the evening of Friday the Got? successful catch wag made with a Telephone 119-3 Tth at about six p.m. Ed and his To 8WAJP Canoe, 18 feet. White, Mooselook- Wobbler in Rangeley attractive wife, and fishing part­ Lake. excellent condition for Aluminum AAA Approved DUNCAN HINES Recommended ner, Bet forth In quest of the or metal boat. Call 98-2. hoped for trophy. At about 7 Rangeley Lakes Region, Main# p.m., fishing off Hunter Cove, Ed Addie Wilber: For sale — on Mooseluc Pine (Continued From Page 1) hooked the big one. Line spun panelled cottage ft rooms, 1 % from his reel until but 25 feet baths — newly furnished — for a humorous story or two out remained on the spool. Keeping has dock $10,500 of her experience for us to print. the drag lightly set, the fish was KERNS INN & RESTAURANT She thought a while and smiled carefully and skillfully played un­ Also on Mooseluc — 6 rooms and said, “ Well I can think of til ready for the net. Mrs. Paster­ and bath — own spring — 1O0’ EUSTIS, MAINE several things but we can’t print nak officiated in this capacity. frontage — unfurnished them.” “ Think hard,” we said. Once in the boat, fearful that the $6,500 Again she knitted her brows in fish would flop o^er the side and MEALS — COCKTAIL LOUNGE thought. Suddenly she chuckled, be lost, Ed with commendable Rangeley Lake— West Shore— “ No we can’t print that either,” 7 rooms— 2 baths— helps quar- DANCING presence of mind quickly remov­ she said. So that was about the ed one of his low shoes, and with ters — newly furnished — extent of the interview. Perhaps a few solid blows quieted the some of you folks know what fnlly equipped — Top Buy BOATS TO HIRE „ , Hoo“« hostage. Back at the dock they $20,000 _ . .. K1 Q Housekeeping Cabins quickly drove to the Roger Ver- Tel. Stratton 513 CYNTHIA and ED KERNS rill store, where Roger weighed Quimby Pond — 4 rooms and the fish which tipped the beam at bath — log cottage — small 5 pounds 15 ounces — a six but a very good buy $9,000 pounder roughly. The next stop was at the Welch store where ar­ 3 Previews Listings FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES rangements were made f o r 7 rooms and hath— Main St., mounting. WESTERN STEER BEEF Rangeley— Lot, 99x200 $0,30?) Needless to say the Pasternaks will go hack to Clarksburg well To-let — Westshore of Range- pleased with their real nice sal­ ley Lake — New cottage — 2 Your Favorite mon. And, the mounted fish hang­ Br. — very modern — $330 Roger’s Market ing in toe Pasternak home will month Sunday or Cone doubtless bring happy memories OQUOSSOC, MAINE in the yea? to come. — Also several commercial properties— QUALITY GROCERIES FROZEN DESERT BIRCHWOOD PHIL MARX - Realtor Comer of Main St. COTTAGES Tel. 196-3 S. S. Pierce Products • Frozen Foods and Jack Cottrell — Salesman Ivennebago Road ROGER VERRILL, Prop.- Tel. Rangeley 19-12 HOUSEKEEPING Tel. 21-11 i II PAGE 12 RANGELEY HIGHLANDER — Rangeley, Maine JU L Y 11, 195*3 Water Carnival: (Continued From Page i) WORDS OF THE POET PLAYHOUSE THEATRE that day, and the judges agreed, Know thyself, presume not God to scan, was the Camp Sequoia entry. Put­ The proper study of mankind is Man. ting along at the end of the line Placed on this isthmus of a middle state, was an old oak bedstead. Piloting FRIDAY ------JULY 12 this strange craft was Ralph Rol­ A being darkly wise, and rudely great; Dan Dailey - Ginger Rogers - David Niven and, corectly garbed in an old With too much knowledge for the sceptic side fashioned night shirt and stocking With too much weakness for the stoic’s pride, cap. Across the front in bold let­ "OH, ME N! OH, WOMEN !" He hangs between; in doubt to act or rest (CinemaScope) ters was "Squire Rangeley Never Slept Here” , and on the back the In doubt to deem himself a god or beast; SATURDAY ------JU LY 13 legend ran, “ Available for Small In doubt his mind or body to prefer; Clark Gable - Eleanor Parker Parties” . Certainly this rig was well equipped for small parties, Born but to die, and reasoning but to err; since it provided sleeping and Alike in ignorance, his reason such, "THE KING AND FOUR QUEENS" bath as well as such recreational ______(CinemaScope)______necessities as a fishing rod and a Whether he thinks too little or too much; Chaos of thought and passion, all confused; SU N D AY ------, ------r — JULY 14 jug. June Allison - Ann Sheridan - Joan Collins First prize for a junior entry Still by himself abused, or disabused; went to Whispering Winds, pilot­ Created half to rise, half to fall; "THE OPPOSITE SEX" ed by Everett Quimby, Virginia Huntoon’s boat was decorated in Great lord of ail things, yet a prey to all; ( CinemaScope) true Whispering Winds tradition Sole judge of truth, in endless error hurl’d: — with driftwood and greens and MONDAY ------JU LY 15 their roadside sign. Second prize The glory, jest., and riddle of the world!! Deborah Kerr - John Kerr f was awarded to Arnold Koch, Jr. —From An Essay on Man, The Lions are to be commended by Alexander Pope "TEA AND SYMPATHY" for the parade. Seldom has there (CinemaScope) been such an interesting and amusing spectacle as this. without a touch from the oppos­ Stewart, John Douglass, Hummie T U E S D A Y ------JU LY 16 Following the boat parade were ing canoe. Powell, Norm Twitchell, Bill and Susan Hayward - Kirk Douglas the swimming races for boys and The water skiing exhibition, Norm Cummings, and Dick girls. The boys race was won by which followed the competitions, Brown. "TOP SECRET AFFAIR" Freddy Congdon, who easily cap­ completed the afternoon. Congra- Congratulations and thanks too tured the coveted prize of flvrod to the Lions Club, who so ably WEDNESDAY ------JU L Y 17 and reel. Frank Davis and Jack put on such an entertaining day Tyrone Power - Mai Zetterling Kidder finished second and third for the region. To John Kidder, respectively. The girls race aud who handled the announcing like "ABANDON SHIP" five dollar prize was won by Joan- a pro, to Basil Kinney, A1 Hodg­ nie Collins with Sue Eastwood kins, Pat Thomas, Bob White and T H U R S D A Y ------JU LY 18 second all the other Lions for their sue* Judy Holidav - Richard Conte After an hours break for lunch, cessful carnival. The Lions in in which time the Lions worked turn thank the Kennebec Pulp "FULL OF LIFE" feverishly supplying hot dogs and and Paper Co. for the use of their cold drink to a hot and Hungry bateaus, the Rangeley Chamber of public, the activities continued Commerce for the water ski jump with the bateau races. Capt. Ray and the Settles for their hospita­ Philbrick ana his crew of John lity, as well as all the others who Douglass, John Colvin, Bill Cum­ helped to make this the success This Week In Rangeley mings and Hummie Powell chal­ it was. lenged Capt. Saul Collins and his With the completion of u deli­ MEALS: Phone for reservations geley Lakes Riding Club. crew, and then the fun began. Despite several collisions and cious lobster dinner at the Lions’ to Saddleback, Badgers, To-Ar- GOLF: At the Country Club or Field, the Lions’ day was over. Lo, Rangeley Inn, York’s, Kenne- Mingo Courses. cries of "foul” the Collins, Brad­ bury, Huntoon, Brackett and Dav­ They may well roar in pleasure bago, Mooselookmeguntic House, WATER SKIING INSTRUC­ for this Fourth of July is one that The Barker, True’s, Henry’s Ran­ TIONS: For appointments phone enport team sped to victory only geley Beach Camps and Pick- 237. Or phone Norm Twitchell at to be challenged again by a girls will long be remembered. ford’s BUFEETS at Rangeley Inn the Mingo Springs Hotel. crew and Oapt. Terry Philbrick. on Thursdays and Saddleback on Crew members Joan Collins, Lee DISTINCTIVE LETTERHEADS Saturdays. SCENIC RIDES: On rte.'17 for Vayghn, Frances Powell and El- — Speak Louder Than Words— DANCES: Every Wednesday views of the Rangeley Lakes and dine Roland pulled hard at their night at the Rangeley Ian and Eustis Ridge-; rte. 16 for pano­ oars, but to no avail. Captain Col­ WILTON PRINTED three nights a week at the Coun­ rama of Bigelow Range and lins and his lusty crew had indis­ High Jump on Rangeley Lake PRODUCTS, INC. try Club Hotel. COUNTRY Flagstaff Lake. Coos Canyon off putably won the lobster dinners. Wilton, Maine DANCES on Tuesday nights at rte. 17 in Byron. Walter Reed of Farmington tulations and thanks are in order the Oquossoc Community Club HIKES: To Piazza Rock along traveled to the carnival with his to Ray Philbrick, who so com­ and on Sunday nights at the Appalachian Trail off rte. 4, trail Junior Fly Casting Champions, petently managed the show, and Barker. Dancing nine to one p.m. continues to summit of Saddle­ who gave an interesting exhibit. the instructors of the Rangeley LAKEWOOD On Friday nights also at the back Mountain; the Cascades, Displaying precision casting were Water Ski School. The jumping Rangeley Lodge Hall. trail directly behind Greenvale Judy Matthew, Jimmy Matthew, and trick skiin.g not to speak of THEATRE Dave Hall and Tommy Reed who the ‘baseball game' were excel­ MAGIC SHOWS: At Wanita School House off rte. 4; Small’s Skowhegan 7-3331 Wanda on Thursdays at 8 p. m. Falls on rte. 4, picnic area in was 195 6 Junior Champion. lently performed by Ray and his Even. 8:15 Mat. W3d. Sat. 2:30 wife Terry, Frances Powell, Sara and at Bemis on Saturdays. view of falls. In a fly casting competition our STARTS MONDAY Rangeley youngsters displayed thru July 20 BOAT CRUISES: On Rangeley TOURS: Oquossoc Fish Hatch­ skill comparable to the champ­ IN PERSON Lake, for reservations phone ery open daily, off rte. 4 Oquos­ ions. Casting with considerable Gilbert & Sullivan Joan Donald Frank Case at 237 or 30, or Jim soc. Oxford Paper Co. in Rum­ style and accuracy at a fixed tar­ BENNETT COOK ford, Monday through Friday. In­ Festival Theatre In the Romantic Comedy Riot Marshall at Wanita Wanda. get some thirty feet distant, and Rte. 132, Monmouth terested parties should be at the despite a stiff breeze, they scor­ HORSEBACK RIDING: At "JANUS" lower gate off rte. 2 in Mexico ed well. Jack Kidder and Harley THE AMERICAN Rolling Hill Ranch and the Ran­ before 2 p. m. By Carolyn Green Huntoon tied twice for first place, SAVOYARDS And sis'* starring with Harley finally winning the JULY 15th-20th GEORGE VOSKOVEO bait casting rod and reel prize. “IOLANTHE” Directed by Mr. (Took The canoe race was won by Eve. Mon.-Sat. 8:30 One Of The Largest ------Thousands Of Items $2.75, $2.20, $1.65, $1.10 Last Times thru Sat. Hummie Powell and John Colvin, Earry Fletcher - Skec'ge M ille r who royally trounced the Surette Mats. Wed. and Sat. 2:30 in brothers, Ray and Reggie. The ca­ $2.20, $1.65, $1.10, $.00 ‘The Loud Red Patrick’ TURNER CENTER ANTIQUE SHOP noe tilting was a draw. Contes­ This Week tants John Colvin and Hummie ‘‘FOX AND BOX” and Dine at Powell sunk out of sight on one ‘‘THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE” THE LAKEWOOD INN Turner Center, Me. Tel. 48R.13 try, while Ray Philbrick and Res. Tel. Monmouth 183 Sunday Buffets 6-8.30 P.M, Norm Cummings tipped over We go anywhere to buy and have everything to sell Subscription Blank

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