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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1962

Page

7

Case Of Jones Left In Air At Beach

Old Orchard Beach Town council heard three sides on a dispute over the sealer of weights and measures. Leon Jones defended his duties while Lesley Eastman led petitioners in criticizing inspections and the state sealer's office explained the law. The council moved to executive session and did not resolve the matter.

Leon Jones Lesley Eastman Jones Harlow Robinson State Sealer of Charles D. Peckham, Jr Gertrude Eastman Eastman Itman State Sealer of Weights and Measures Old Orchard Beach Robinson Frederick McDonald Clam Shell Anetta Edmond Letendre Eddy Charles Doore Gerald W. Hart Jerry Olga Dayton Dayton-By-The-Sea R. C. Hazelton Company Construction Equipment Company, Inc Houghton-Arnold Machinery Company R. C. Hazelton O'Keefe St. Louis VFW Kiwanis Club Saco Dinsmore Worthing David McCallum

Degree Worked By DeMolay In Wells Ceremony

The DeMolay degree was conferred during the meeting last night of Highpine chapter Order of DeMolay at the Highpine Masonic hall Wells. Plans were made for a Wells visit to William Whipple DeMolay in Kittery on Monday April 16 meeting at 6 45 pm Ogunquit Square. A Father and Son night with a Mothers circle banquet was discussed. Next meeting April 23 at 7 30 pm. Refreshments were served. Ruth Thomson presided. Dad advisors present included Millard W Adams Nelson Kk Hatch and Roland H Joy.

Highpine Chapter Order of DeMolay Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells William Whipple Kittery Ogunquit Square DeMolay Mothers’ Circle Ruth Thomson Mothers’ Circle Dad Millard W. Adams Nelson Kk. Hatch Roland H. Joy

Kennebunk Women Attend KP Session

Nine Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters from Kennebunk attended the Grand Temple session held Friday and Saturday at the Eastland Motor Hotel in Portland. Mrs Ephross was named assistant district deputy, Mrs Leech reelected treasurer of the State Secretary's Association and elected sentinel of the State Post Chief's Association. Foss and Leech represented Ivy Temple at the sessions. Jessie Strayhorn was recognized as a past grand trustee of Maine.

Gussie Ephross Gladys Leech Millie Coyle Jessie Strayhorn Agnes Foss Bessie Shepard Ora McConnell Mildred Hutchins Roberta Martin Ivy Temple Pythian Grand Temple Eastland Motor Hotel Portland Ephross Leech State Secretary’s Association State Foss Ivy Temple Maine

Honor Roll List At St Joseph High School

Honor roll for the third semester released by Msgr Elie Hevey lists First Honors seniors Patricia Angers Patricia Harris Lucille Simard and others. Second Honors include seniors Rachel Arecand Lorraine Belair and more with juniors sophomores and freshmen named. Visitors and hostesses from Kennebunk Biddeford and nearby towns attended the event in Maine.

St. Joseph High School Msgr Elie Hevey Patricia Angers Patricia Harris Lucille Simard Marie Arcand Diane Camire Carol Gendron Priscilla Hebert Diane Bosse Janice Lebrun Michelle Callahan Louise Chasse Constance Cloutier Patricia Cyr Lucille Minninni Norma Newman Paulette Nicoletos Sharon St.-Amand Paulette St-Ours Madeleine Tremblay Nora Voccia Pauline Beaulieu Jeanne Croteau Nancy Houle Barbara Lavoie Marguerite Letourneau Jo-Ann Ross Constance Rousseau Rachel Arecand Lorraine Belair Joan Boudreau Charlene Gagne Beverly Garamore Aline Landry Rachel Desloges Doris Methot Gertrude Perreault Jacqueline Rochefort Elizabeth Cookson Andrea Duquette Jo Langevin Jeanne Nadeau Jacqueline Tremblay Michelle Belanger Marguerite Bergeron Elaine Dubois Celine Lebel Charlene Pelletier Rachel Theroux

Shower Honors Mrs. Chabot Jr at Kennebunk Home

A post-bridal shower was held for Mrs. Leo Chabot Jr of Belfast at the home of Leo Chabot Sr in Kennebunk. Co hosts were Mrs. Dorothy Butler and Miss Jeanne Chabot. Neighbors and relatives were introduced by the hosts as the couple recently moved from Pensacola Florida where he served in the U S Navy. The bride formerly Jeannette Bishop daughter of Loren Bishop of Orlando. Others attending included Emma Crocker Alice Eldridge Edna Waterhouse and more.

Leo Chabot, Jr Belfast Leo Chabot York Street Kennebunk Dorothy Butler Biddeford Jeanne Chabot Pensacola Fla U. S. Navy Fleey Ala Chabot, Jr Jeanette Bishop Loren O. Bishop Orlando Emma Crocker Alice Eldridge Edna Waterhouse

Club To Further Sewing Project At Biddeford Church

The Biddeford and Saco Community Service club will hold an all day sewing session at Biddeford First Universalist church to sew baby garments for the Biddeford and Saco Public Health agencies. The event opens at 10 30 a m with a 2 p m business meeting to plan the annual spring banquet. Members bring box lunches and coffee is provided at noon. Presiding at the business session is Mrs Theodore Schaffer, president.

Biddeford Saco Biddeford and Saco

Garland Plans Kennebec Drive in Maine

Representative Peter A. Garland R Maine announced a vigorous campaign in Kennebec County for the GOP nomination in the new first congressional district. He told supporters on Monday he was pleased with the response to his candidacy as Kennebec County joins the district in the post apportionment lineup.

West Side Story falls short of 11 Oscar record

Oscar coverage notes West Side Story missing the 11 Oscar mark set by Ben Hur in 1959 but sweeping technical awards for George Chakiris Rita Moreno costume design film editing and more. Bob Hope lookalike Bob Berman gatecrashes with a quip about The Big Broadcast of 1938 as Elizabeth Taylor stays away due to fatigue and fear of losing. Chakiris Moreno Schell arrive from Hawaii Philippines and Germany respectively.

Pace New York George Chakiris Rita Moreno Elizabeth Taylor Berman Vince Edwards Dr. Ben Casey Shelley Winters Berman Bob Hope Miss Loren Schell Germany Chakiris Hawaii Miss Moreno Philippines

30 Draftees Augusta AP State Headquarters Says

Augusta AP reports that the Selective Service state headquarters announces thirty draftees for August. Officials outline registration and deferment details as part of ongoing conscription administration. The agency notes regional processing continues and emphasizes adherence to national draft policies.

Augusta Selective Service State

Tupper Competes With Garland For Party Nomination

Tupper faces Garland in a contested party nomination race highlighting rival support, campaign strategy, and expected impact on local politics as candidates court delegates and endorsements.

Maine men to report for Army induction in May

Maine men will be summoned to report for Army induction in May the same total as in April. Quotas by county range from one in Hancock and Kennebec to five in Aroostook. There will be no May quotas in Franklin Oxford and York Counties.

Maine Hancock Kennebec Aroostook Franklin Oxford York Counties

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D. J. Caddigan Summer Street Jack Prince George Manhattan East 28Th St Lex Percy Biddeford-Saco Boston Norfolk Washington Miami Turnpikes Shore Saco — Percy’s Pharmacy Thacher Kennebunk — Bowdoin Drug St. Andre School National Honor Society Lucille Goulet Elaine Remillard Jeanne Verrier Carol Harry Dorthy Lapointe Cecile Agnes Elaine Farrell Myrtle Ingham Jean Perkins Marion Robichaud Alice Chabot Lena Phillips Norene Parent Ida Chabot Somersworth N. H Pamela Jolicoeur Portsmouth CME General Motors Delco Shapiro Garland Kennebec Drive Oscar Tupper Garyland Towle’s Travel Agency Main St Alfred Street Alcoa Aluminum Company of America Water Street Home Improvement, Inc Harry B Hadley Elm Street Biddeford, Maine
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