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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1967

Page

8

Olive Rebekah Lodge Honors Past Leaders in Kennebunk

Olive Rebekah Lodge observed Past Noble Grands Night at the 1.0.C.F. hall with 12 honorees. Mrs. Gladys Bryant presided as s roses were given in miniature baskets. Easter cards were sent to shut-ins. Invitations went out for April events in North Berwick West Buxton and Old Orchard Beach. A donation was made to the Educational Foundation Fund. Next meeting is April 17 with Mother Daughter and Charter Members Night.

Kennebunk Olive Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Gladys Bryant Bay of Hope Lodge North Berwick York County West Buxton Old Orchard Beach Educational Foundation Fund Reginald Hatch Alberta Morison Priscilla Ladd Mildred Redson Ethel Hatch Phyllis Smith Karlene Hutchins

1965 Comet 202 two door from R and H

A 1965 Comet model 202 two door car described as spotless in every way. No owner details provided.

Auto P.S P. B P. W

PFTA Plans Spring Fantasy Ball in Biddeford Parish Hall

The planning committee of St. Andre's Parents Friends and Teachers Association met at Emile La montagne's Biddeford home to organize a Spring Fantasy Ball set for April 22 in St. Andre's Parish hall. The event features dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight with The Penetrations and lists several co chairmen across decorations food and publicity. Reservations are handled by Mrs. Neault at Beaupre Gas and Electric or her West Street address.

St. Andre’s Philip Gadbois Urbain Loranger Lucien Petrin John Paquet Robert Lamontagne George Neault Henri Gobeil Paul Neault Leo Cote Norman Verville Leo Paul Moulin

Saco Brick Co acquires Boyce Supply Co in Kittery

Saco Brick Co president Clifford A. Purvis and treasurer Robert B. Purvis announce the purchase of Boyce Supply Co in Kittery. The move makes Saco Brick the region’s largest masonry supplier and aims to build the Kittery division as a premier local supplier with prompt delivery. Six workers at the Saco plant plus three in Kittery will be employed.

Clifford A. Purvis Robert B. Purvis Saco Brick Co Boyce Supply Co Kittery Clifford Purvis Maine Purvis Kittery - Portsmouth York County Saco

Nominating Committee Chosen by Greek Society at St Demetrios

The St Fatini Society at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Biddeford formed a nominating committee to select 1967 68 officers. Members named include Mrs Nicholas Heemon Mrs George Ladakakos Mrs Nicholas Scontras Mrs Paul Caras and Mrs Alex Hadiaris. They will report at the April 20 meeting. A spring benefit dance is set for May 7 at Trudeau's Hall Saco for 300 guests. Reports were given by secretary Mrs Dennis Vanites and treasurer Mrs Peter Shourens, session led by president Mrs Roy Mendros. Refreshments served by Mrs Scontras Mrs Telalis and Mrs Van Psomiades.

St. Fatini Society St. Demetrios Saco Dennis Vanites Peter Shourens Roy Mendros James Telalis Scontras Telalis van Psomiades

Slides Shown To Past Matrons Of Madonna Chapter

Kennebunk Maine Past Matrons Association of Madonna Chapter OES met at York Street home of Mrs Johnny Ann Martel with 15 in attendance President Mrs Vivien Tranci presided Business followed by slides of Vietnam shown by hostess Mrs Martel Next meeting set for April 27 place to be announced Attendees listed include Mrs Marion Maguire Mrs Alice Crocker Mrs Vivien Tranci Mrs L Agnes Tracy Mrs Luella Ingalls Mrs Louise Russell Mrs Mabel Balch Mrs Frances Hutchins Mrs Marion Dutch Mrs Carrie Emmons Mrs Agnes Jackson Mrs Gertrude Hatch Mrs Bernice Crosman Mrs Doris West and the hostess.

Kennebunk Luella Ingalls Louise Russell Mabel Balch Frances Hutchins Marion Dutch Carrie Emmons Agnes Jackson Gertrude Hatch Bernice Crosman Doris West Martel

Johnson Faces Senate Brake Before Punta Del Este Trip

Washington AP report notes President Johnson was rebuffed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee over his Latin America aid push. The panel, led by Sen. Fulbright, trimmed the proposal to a vague recommendation, tying no money to the pledge. Johnson risks traveling to Uruguay empty handed if the full Senate does not act.

Washington Johnson Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress Punta del Este Uruguay U.S J. W. Fulbright Arkansas Democrat United States Fulbright Sen Wayne Morse Oregon Latin America House Senate White House Tonkin Gulf Vietnam Fulbright Committee Ac

Guest Day Draws Near 100 Women to Webhannet Club

Nearly 100 women attended Guest Day at the Webhannet Woman's Club on Fletcher Street. Clubs represented included Searchlight Sanford Springvale York York Beach Olympian Kennebunkport and the Educational and Industrial Union of Saco. President Mrs. Josef Arentz presided and welcomed guests. An exhibit by Blue Wave Gift Shop showcased Fina China. May 1 will host the annual luncheon meeting with reports and club history to follow led by Mrs. Clarence M. Crosby.

Kennebunk Webhannet Woman’s Club Fletcher Street Searchlight of Sanford Springvale Woman’s Club York York Beach Olympian Club of Kennebunkport Educational and Industrial Union of Saco Josef Arentz Fina China Blue Wave Gift Shop Robert E. Marier Sr Parker Brown Lawrence Eustis Robert E. Marier Jr Webhannet Women’s Club Clarence M. Crosby Earl Grames Robert E. Pillsbury

Rebekah Assembly Officials Visit Maine Lodges

Mrs Lillian Matthews vice president of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine makes official visitations in Castine Blue Hill Brooksville and Brooklin with district meeting planned in Stonington. Mrs Stanley Cole visited friends in Freeport. Mrs Henry Provost returns home after two weeks at Webber Hospital Biddeford.

Mildred Thyng Evelyn Court Virgie Thyng Olive Rebekah Lodge Lillian Matthews Kennebunk Rebekah Assembly of Maine Castime Matthews Blue Hill Brooksville Brooklin Stonington Clarence Lombard Wells Road Freeport Stanley Cole Heath Road Maine Osteopathic Hospital Portland Henry Provost Old Port Road Webber

War Report Shifts TV Nightline As Striking Actors Halt Schedules

CBS canceled its National Science Test on short notice and aired Morley Safer's hour long Vietnam war report. Safer described war conditions with stark footage and his view of "brutal absurdity" amid sniper fire and wounded civilians.

New York Performers’ Union CBS Morley ‘Safer Safer

Women’s Educational and Industrial Union to show film

The Women’s Educational and Industrial Union will present a 20 minute film titled Sound The Trumpet Friday at 3 PM in Hamilton Hall Beach Street Saco. Mrs Joseph Bay leads the program with Mrs Albert Coleman as commentator. President Elvira Lord presides at the 2 PM business session. Tea will be served by Mrs William MacLeod and committee members.

Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Hamilton Hall Beach Street Saco Legislative Committee Augusta Joseph Bay Albert Coleman America Elvira Lord Bay Joel Stacey Lytton Staples Sidney Staples Mary and_ Elisabeth Stearns Harold Stevens Ralph Stickney Willie Stranck J. Burton Stride Bhima Sturtevant A. Huestis Sulis John P. Tarbox Clement

Evergreen grove transplanted for Expo 67 pavilion

A 60 foot evergreen grove from the west coast is being moved to the Western Provinces pavilion at Montreal's Expo 67. The installation aims to showcase coastal forestry and natural design within the fairgrounds.

Montreal

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