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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1962
Page
3
The Women's Fellowship of Christchurch Kennebunk invites guests to Guest Day on April 12 at 8 p m at the church. Program chairwoman Mrs Howard Reed announced speaker Mrs Betty Hay-
Nagging backache headache and musculoskeletal discomfort from stress or over exertion may ease with Doan's Pills. They promise pain relief soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic action through the kidneys. The ad urges asking for large economy size and notes decades of use.
Scarborough ward resident will discuss Through the Garden Year in Maine at a meeting. Refreshments will be provided by Circles 1 and 6 with co chairs Mrs Emerson Hessler and Mrs Henry Pierce.
Ogunquit Village Grammar School pupils staged a hobby show with prizes in each class. Grade 5 had two winners Danny Buswell and Deborah Lord, Grade 4 Paula Kennison, Grade 3 Gregory Baston, and combined Grades 1 2 winner Timmy Keyes. Judge was Mrs Ellen Prescott. The annual spring music program is due April 27 at the Ogunquit firemen's hall with a theme A Musical Tour Across the United States.
Ogunquit Grange hosts Ceres Night on Friday April 6 at the hall 6:30 p.m. School Street Ogunquit with a covered dish supper led by Mr and Mrs Arthur Ellis and Mrs Jeannine Goodale. Silent auction chaired by Mrs Minnie Moore features program social hour. Grange reports a $160 profit from The Honeymoon Is Over, a Ogunquit Players production at Firemen's Hall. Cast includes Muriel Ramsdell Esselyn Perkins Merton Spinney John Miller Linda Collins Polly Baston St L Stillings M Lee Shi Barbara Lord George N Perkins directed stage lighting and dancing followed by George Yorks Surfsiders.
Olive Rebekah Lodge held a regular meeting led by Noble Grand Mrs. Mildred Redson. Invitations were accepted from Saco and Ruhamah lodges for visiting officers nights on April 28 and April 23, with officers named to fill chairs. The Northeast Odd Fellows conclave was announced for Worcester, Mass. June 22-23. Members approved three conclave badges and a bean supper fundraiser for the National Eye Bank proceeds. The next meeting on April 16 will be visiting officers night with fudge sales. Hostesses named.
AMVETS auxiliary to meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Post home on Walnut Street. Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church to meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs Hazel Kennett’s home on Clark Street in Saco. Eugene Schmit, Maple Avenue, motor hospital patient at Webber. Dessert Bridge club met yesterday at Mrs Donald Briggs home with Mrs Briggs, Mrs Herbert Bean and Mrs Gertrude Wight hosting. Mrs Marie Court high score. Miniwanca chapter Eastern Star rehearses officers at 7 in Robinson Memorial Masonic hall.
Over 100 members and representatives from Sanford Springvale and Kennebunkport women's clubs attended the Webhannet club guest day. Mrs William Riley of Kennebunkport spoke on Wedgewood and Josiah Wedgewood. Invitations were issued to York on April 16 and Riverside Women's Club of Kittery on April 6. Costumes of White House ladies to be modeled. Rummage sale set for April 4 at 10 a.m. Youth Fellowship of Christ Church to sponsor Boston University Glee Club on April 13 at 8 p.m. Next meeting May 7 with hospitality program by the finance committee.
Miss Marion E. Martin, Maine labor and industry commissioner and founder of the National Federation of Republican Women, will speak at the Arundel Women's Republican club meeting on April 9 at Biddeford First Universalist church. Dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations through Mrs. Dorothy Doe, Kennebunkport, by April 6.
The Church-on-the-Cape earned the Certificate of Merit from the Maine Council of Churches for the third year. Harisson Seavey and Mrs Seavey will travel to Orono on Wednesday to accept the award. Capt. Douglas Nunan returned home for a month’s leave. Numerous locals were noted visiting relatives and returning from trips, with several residents arriving home after winter stays in Florida. Firemen’s card party prizes were awarded to multiple winners, with eight tables in play.
Kennebunk residents relocate within the Farnsworth and High street areas. Local workers include William Gilpatrick of Saco and Francis Condon, Richard Murphy, and Dr Stephen Polackwich vacationing in Augusta for the Masters Golf tournament. Goldmans return from travels to Honolulu and San Francisco. Carl de Suze show planned at Kennebunk Town Hall Friday at 8 by the Women’s Fellowship. Co-chairs named and tickets offered by members.
Highpine chapter of the Order of DeMolay outlines an April schedule starting with a business meeting and degree work on Monday April 9 at 7 30 p.m. at the Highpine Masonic hall Wells. A social for members and guests is planned for Saturday April 14 at the Masonic hall.
Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas met at the American Legion hall in Old Orchard Beach. Final plans were made for a rummage sale Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm at the Legion hall. A space was approved in the Golden Anniversary Souvenir program. The Great Council session will be in Louisville in September. Mrs. Priscilla Bibber opens her house for a morning coffee whist on April 12 for council benefit. Mystery prize went to Mrs. Dorothy Haskell and a special award to Mrs. Frances Johnson. Next meeting set for April 16.
State Rep candidate Tyndale of Kennebunkport asserts re election bid after saying he filed with the secretary of state in February. The Journal had not listed his name, claiming the Election division initially provided it before correcting the record.
The Old Orchard Beach Art association met at Jameson School with President Mrs. Gertrude Eastman presiding. Plans discussed for an upcoming art exhibit and tea. Nominating committee led by Mrs. Mildred Leonard proposed officers for the next meeting. Two color films, The Portrait and Exploring Casein, were shown by Miss Ethel Wight with assistance from Mrs. Effie Ross.
Mrs. Cecile Leonard was elected president of the Old Orchard Memorial VFW auxiliary at the Post home on Atlantic Avenue. Others named include Mary Marshall as senior vice president Blanche McKee as junior vice president Patricia Edwards treasurer Pauline Gordon conductress Nancy Taylor chaplain and Shirley Santorsola guard. Installation set for April 23. A stork shower honored Mrs. Gloria Lemay. The auxiliary plans a square dance Friday 7 to 10 p m for youths 11 to 15.
Toilers by the Sea met at the President Ada Cole home in Ocean Park Tuesday afternoon. Leon Cole presented photos of Azaloa Camp, a girl’s Christian camp under the New England Baptist Conference, operating 34 years with six weeks of activities. A Spring supper is planned at Porter Hall on April 28.
Rachel Scott, Mrs. Luella Ballard, Miss Mabel Spence, Mrs. Lois Skillin, Mrs. Shirley Doe, Mrs. Ruth Nickerson, Mrs. Annie Griffith, Mrs. Eunice Peterson, Mrs. Helene Storr, Mrs. Ruby Brown, Mrs. Muriel Gooch, Miss Isabella McIver and Mrs. Ada Cole appear in a community notice listing residents and participating individuals.
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