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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1962

Page

3

Local Health Updates and Family News From Kennebunk

Edward B. Littlefield remains a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Mrs. Ralph Dodge and daughter plus grandson Glenn Wakefield have returned home after wintering in Pennsylvania near relatives. Ralph Dodge pursues his master's in education at Indiana Pa. Alice L. Downing returns home after four days at Maine Medical Center with a fractured arm and cast. J Alston True back in Alewive after a week’s observation at Maine Osteopathic Hospital. Joseph Michael Bergin, eight months, patient at Maine Osteopathic Hospital in Portland.

Edward B. Littlefield Depot Street Maine Medical Center Portland Ralph Dodge Bruce Wakefield Glenn Alyn Wakefield the Landing Pennsylvania J. Alston True Alewive Maine Osteopathic Hospital Joseph Michael Bergin William F. Bergen Storer Street

Beach Auxiliary To Sponsor Fete

The Abbott-Verville AMVETS Auxiliary met at the Post home in Walnut street with Mrs. Irene Guarino presiding. Gifts will be given to two adopted children, and a banquet for Brownies and their mothers is set for May 7 at the Post home. Junior AMVETS banquet is planned for May 23. Attendance prize went to Mrs. Mary Emery. Card party committees were named for April 8 and April 15. Refreshments were hosted by Mrs. Marie Jacques. Officers for the coming year to be announced next meeting.

Irene Guarino Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Mary Smith Amvets Mary Emery Irene McGlauflin Travers Marie Jacques

Lebanon Residents Share Local Activities This Week

No. Lebanon and North Lebanon residents participated in a variety of events this week. Arthur Ray led horses to Durham for a Pitman hall tryout where the mares placed second in a Horse Draw. Visitors included Sidney Wright Emery Mills and Susan Jenkins from Kezar Falls. Supper guests at Milton Mills Baptist church featured Rev. James Kreuter from the Congo. Mrs. Isabelle Rand returned to work at the McClellan store after hospitalization. Families visited Potter farm. Fred Gale and Harold Marble led a song service at a Dover children’s home. Mrs. Hanscom reported her father’s shock. Charles Rand was away on business. Mrs. Lovina Dubois returned home from Bridgton after visiting a nephew Willard Libby. Singspiration at Somersworth Baptist church included Helen Stewart, Richard Stewart, Nancy Philbrick, and Harriet Hersom. North Lebanon participants joined a missionary conference at East Rochester Baptist church. Flocks of robins have been reported flying through the North Lebanon area.

Edward Ray Brenda Terry Raymond Arthur Ray Durham Pitman Hall Robert Rand Sidney Wright Emery Mills Susan Jenkins Kezar Falls Milton Mills Baptist Church James Kreuter The Congo Fred Gale Ruby Abbott Bessie Lewis Isabelle Rand McClellan C. T. Potter Melrose Mass Potter Farm Harold Marble Dover N.H Forrest Hanscom North Lebanon

Public Suppors Planned By Beach WSCS

The Womens Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. Kennett in Saco. A public baked beans and ham supper is planned for May 12 from 5 30 to 7 p m. Members donated to the birthday box and a Work committee collection funded apron material. Next meeting moved to April 26 at Mrs. Cummings home with helpers. Refreshments served by Mrs. Kennett and others.

Womens Society of Christian Service of The Methodist Church Hazel Kennett Clark Street Saco Mattie Bliss Kennett Helen Cummings Leonard Benson Frances Johnson Florence Benson Hazelavis Retta Sait Cora Jones Helen Anderson Anna Anderson Alice Browne Elizabeth Garland Naomi Bean Gertrude Leonard Barbara Gilbert Marcia Stahl Christine Gertrude Wight

Robert Moody Addresses Civic Group At Beach

Robert Moody of Moody Nurseries Saco spoke to Old Orchard Beach Women's Civic Group at the high school cafeteria about planting and care of trees and shrubs. He named best planting times and fertilizers and discussed tea roses. Slides of spring flowers and foreign exhibits were shown, with a moment of silence observed for the late group president.

Robert Moody Moody Nurseries Saco Old Orchard Beach Donald Skilling Airman Revere Wonderland Boston Adrienne Binette Lawrence Borges Christine Armstrong Borges Fred Lamb Isabelle McIver John White

Spring Rummage Sale Held By Nee Nah Council Degree

Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas will hold their Spring Rummage sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion Hall on School Street. Mrs. Lyman Abbott Jr. of Framingham and Mrs. Samuel Browne of Ocean Avenue visited relatives in Ola Orchard Beach. Mrs. Herbert Hodsdon of Portland visits Miss Ethel Wight in Fort Hill Avenue. Mrs. Eugene LaPierre and son Mark of Milwaukee visit their grandparents, and Mr. Stanley Leonard of St John Street attends.

Lyman Abbott, Jr Framingham Mass Samuel L. Browne Ocean Avenue Herbert Hodsdon Portland Ethel Wight Fort Hill Avenue Eugene LaPierre Mark Milwaukee Stanley Leonard St. John Street Nah Council Pocahontas Legion Hall School Street

Panel program at St Francis College

The National Federation of Catholic College Students of St Francis College Biddeford will host a panel discussion Saturday evening in the college refectory. The topic The Role of the Individual in Today's Modern World features Rev Donald Grady Cheverus High School Portland Philip Hussey Jr Kennebunkport William Cupples Birch Society Portsmouth Paul Demers Pius X Secular Institute Quebec City with all four panelists offering differing viewpoints. Moderator John Thatch NFCCS junior delegate will lead a discussion with audience participation. The program begins at 8 pm and is open to the public without charge.

National Federation of Catholic College St. Francis College Biddeford Donald Grady Cheverus High School Portland Philip Hussey, Jr Kennebunkport Hussey Manufacturing Company York County William Cupples The Birch Society Portsmouth N. H Paul Demers Pius X Secular Institute Quebec City Que John Thatch Oneida N. Y NFCCS

Warm up tips before taking Rochester expressways

Walter Lavin of the Automobile Club of Rochester warns that living near new expressways raises wear on cars unless drivers warm up engines. He advises driving slowly for three to five minutes before hitting the highway, especially in winter, to protect vital engine parts from damage.

Rochester N.Y Walter Lavin Automobile Club of Lavin

Kennebunk High School plans long range expansion

The Kennebunk superintending committee heard principal Andrew J. Peterson outline long range needs including an extra home economics classroom to meet state requirements a larger better lighted industrial arts room and additional spaces for music lockers storage laboratories offices and conference rooms Plans discussed included transferring the junior high to the high school building or building an addition and possibly a field house with a drying room for athletic equipment Tuition pupil policies and budget implications were debated with figures showing potential savings versus lost tuition receipts The board adopted a 65 retirement policy for custodians cafeteria staff and discussed supervisory positions and lunch program finances

Kennebunk High School Andrew J. Peterson Town Planning Board Selectmen Budget Board Peterson John S. Seekins, Jr Seekins Lyman Arundel Kenne Bunkport Park Street

Beach K of C Banquet to Sponsor Parish Events

Rev James J Mullen K of C auxiliary voted at St Margaret parish hall to provide altar flowers for Easter A low mass for a deceased member was said Mrs June Girard named chairwoman of the annual communion breakfast for the men of the parish to be held soon Plans for the auxiliary banquet on May 16 were discussed Mrs Ruth Coreau won a prize Refreshments followed the meeting Those present included Mrs Bernadine Levesque Mrs June Girard Mrs Helen Thibodeau Mrs Adelle Grenier Mrs Marie Tousignant Mrs Vivian Joncas Mrs Joanne Deprey Mrs Ruth Coreau and President Mrs Catherine Lemire

James J. Mullen K C. Auxiliary St. Margaret Parish Hall June Girard Auxiliary Ruth Coreau Bernadine Levesque Helen Thibodeau Adelle Grenier Marie Tousignant Vivian Joncas Joanne Deprey Catherine Lemire

Space Scientist Reports On Orbital Flight And Food

Space agency doctors deem John H. Glenn Jr healthful after a 42 hour orbital test. He notes applesauce can be eaten in weightlessness and ham sandwiches may work if crumbs are avoided. Glenn also describes sensations during launch and ascent and recalls the capsule’s arrival aboard the destroyer Noa.

John H. Glenn Jr Glenn National Aeronautics and Space Administration Earth Space Agency Space Noa Douglas

Versatile Chevrolet models for spring family travel

A nostalgic showroom pitch promotes 11 new Chevy II models and Jet-smooth Corvairs, highlighting the lowest priced 8 seat wagon, Greens Sports Wagons, and roomy habits. It touts three lines of cars under one roof, urging readers to view and choose the best for family trips during spring.

America

Three tests to judge a cake is done

If you are a worry bird you may use three tests to tell when a cake is baked. A tester in the center should come out clean. Edges should shrink from the pan and the surface should spring back when pressed lightly.

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