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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1961

Page

3

Patricia Mangar Becomes Bride of Clark Rice

Patricia Mangar and Clark W. Rice wed at First Baptist Church Sanford with Rev. Robert N. Smith officiating. The bride wore white lace with a shoulder length veil and orchids. attendants included Kathleen Wright and David Philbrick. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will reside in Berwick after a short wedding trip.

First Baptist Church Sanford Patricia A. Mangar Henry Mangar Berwick Road Kennewink Clark W. Rice Harry Rice Berwick Robert N. Smith Kathleen J. Wright David Philbrick Paula Hunter Rosalie Mangar Willis McKay, Jr Sanford High School Pembroke High School Dover William Washburn Gloversville N. Y Edwin Rice Shirley Mass Percy Leighton Lancaster

Kennebunk Chanter ARC Meets April 27

The Kennebunk chapter of the American Red Cross holds its annual meeting on Thursday April 27 at 7 30 p m in the Unitarian church Kennebunk presided by Thomas J Reagan with directors to be named for three years Reports from committee chairmen and executive secretary Mrs Lester Hathaway will be given A Red Cross film will be shown All members invited JOURNAL WANT ADS ARE WORKERS

Kennebunk American Red Cross Unitarian Church Thomas J. Reagan Lester Hathaway Red Cross

Missionary Society Elects Officers in Saco Beach Area

The Advent Christian church women of Old Orchard Beach held their annual meeting electing Emma Thurlow president Adeline Archer vice president Ruth Gilbert secretary and Gladys Hersom treasurer. A rummage sale is planned for May 20 and the next meeting is April 20 at Adeline Archer’s home with a penny auction.

Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Advent Christian Church Saco Cavenue Old Orchard Beach Ethel Kimball Emma Thurlow Adeline Archer Ruth Gilbert Gladys Hersom Sunshine Dorothy Hartlett Beatrice Mills Lillian Harmon Ari Forest Avenue

Kennebunk Planning Board Reviews Growth Needs

Consultant John Atwood of Boston firm Atwood and Blackwell outlined immediate steps for parking traffic and recreation in Kennebunk. He urged a town parking authority, expanded Water Street and Main Street areas, new public parking near Beach, and development of a town forest and public campsites to meet rising traffic and growth concerns.

Leon Bradley Kennebunk Planning Board John Atwood Boston Atwood and Blackwell Kennebunk Lower Town Hall Atwood Atwoood Kennebunk Beach Main Street Water Street Grove Street Chamber of Commerce Maynard Rollins Kennebunk Fish and Game Game Club Branch Brook Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells Water District Park Street The Park Commission Thomas E. Vail Maine Scarborough Thornton Academy Saco George Emery Joseph Ruest Thomas Vail Theodore C. Kingsbubby Lewis Burr Fish and Game Club Joseph T. Cole Association of Organizations For Recreation Robert T. Cole Robert Marier, Jr Edward C. Winston Planning Board

Elvea Elected President of Christchurch Men’s Club

Elvea Belvea was elected president of the Christchurch Kenne bunk Men’s Club, succeeding Vernon Webber. Other officers named include vice president Leonard Angell secretary Roger Gonneville treasurer Clarence Lombard and program chairman George LeBarge who spoke on Civil War weapons and displayed his collection of 20 rifles pistols and swords. Prior to the meeting supper was served by Circle 9 of the Women’s Fellowship. Next meeting Monday May 8 will feature Ladies night with Charles Belyea as general chairman.

Raymond Belvea Men's Club of Christchurch Kennebunk Vernon Webber Leonard Angell Roger Gonneville Clarence Lombard George LeBarge Circle 9 Women's Fellowship of Charles Belyea

Kennebunk Unitarian Women Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

Mrs John Kotlewski was elected president of the Evening Alliance of the Kennebunk Unitarian church at the Bourne mansion last night. Other officers named include Mrs Henry Dickinson vice president Mrs Alton Clark secretary and Mrs Jack Ketchum treasurer. Devotions were led by Mrs Harold Bourne and annual reports given. Hostesses for refreshments were Mr Frederick Shields and Mrs Dorothy Swetland. The next meeting is May 9 at the Unitarian church with Rev Carl Bierman speaker on The Universalist-Unitarian Merger.

Kennebunk John Kotlewski Kennebunk Unitarian Church Bourne Mansion Albert Smith Henry Dickinson Alton Clark Jack Ketchum Harold Bourne Frederick Shields Dorothy Swetland Unitarian Church Carl Bierman Universalist- Unitarian Floyd Bull Robert Wentworth

Howes Named Head of Arundel Ministers Association

Rev. Robert Howes, pastor of South Congregational Church in Kennebunkport, was elected to fill the unexpired term as president of the Arundel Ministers Association at the April meeting at Kennebunkport Baptist Church. He succeeds Rev. Sam Kalamaras, pastor of St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Biddeford, who resigned. A three member panel discussed Why Am I In The Ministry with Rev. Mark M. McCullough, Rev. Carl Bierman, and Rev. Fris Holmberg participating. Luncheon followed, hosted by women of the host church led by Rev. George Urban. The next meeting will be May 1 at the Saco United Baptist Church with Rev. Stanley A. Bennett hosting.

Robert Howes South Congregational Church Kennebunkport Arundel Ministers Association Kennebunkport Baptist Church Sam J. Kalamaras St. Demeltrios Greek Orthodox Church Mark M. McCullough Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Carl Bierman Kennebunk Unitarian Church Frde B. Holmberg Christchurch Kennebunk George Urban Saco United Baptist Church Stanley A. Bennett

Old Orchard Beach Club Budgets April Outing

The Tuesday Dessert Bridge group met at Mrs Arthur TT Dickson for the last regular meeting of the season. No meeting next week due to school vacation. Plans were made for the annual outing on April 25. Mrs Wesley M Mewer was welcomed back from Florida. High score by Mrs Claude F Garland.

Arthur TT Dickson Istreet Wesley M. Mewer Florida Claude F. Garland Old Orchard Beach Assembly Order of the Rainbow Methodist Methodist Church Federal Jameson Old Orchard Beach Art Association Josef Avrentz

Swapped Box Lunches Shared by Alpine Group Members

On April 25 at 7 30 p m members gathered with Mrs Anne Lublinsky Mrs Dee Lia Thurlow and others. Present were Mrs Frances Pet Katherine Whitman and Mrs Eunice Pettengill among others. The group, including Mrs Flora Ricker and Mrs Mildred M, exchanged swaps and shared a box lunch.

Anne Lublinsky Dee Lia Thurlow Mildred M Flora’ Ricker Frances Pet- Katherine Whitman Etengill Eunice Pettengill Ther Cavalieri

Kennebunk hosts hearing on mental health projects and shows art

Miss Mary Worthly West Lebanon and Mrs Joseph T Cole Kennebunk attend Augusta hearing on mental health community projects. Mrs Cole visits family. Mr and Mrs William Washburn of Gloversville NY attend granddaughter Patricia A Mangar's wedding in Kennebunk. Winter Workshops exhibit at Brick Store Museum 4 Dane Street Kennebunk April 22 1 to 5 p m features braided and hooked rugs painted ceramics and paintings.

Mary Worthly West Lebanon Joseph T. Cole Kennebunk Augusta Cole Stephen B. Simonds William Washburn Gloversville N. Y John E. Miller Friend Street

St John Guild Plans Card Party And Meetings

St John auxiliary metTuesday evening at 28 School street Old Orchard Beach led by President Mrs Francis Pettengill The guild announced another public card party Thursday at 8 p m at 13 Washington avenue guest host Mrs Eunice Pettengill The next meeting will be in the parish hall

St. John Auxiliary Guild Esther Cavalieri School Street Old Orchard Beach Francis Pettengill Eunice Pettengill Washington Avenue

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Patricia Mangar Clark Rice Ashby Wayne Rice Somersworth N. H Thomas Rice Eamily Eastport Richard McDonald Florence Morrell Alfred Clarence Mangar Wayne Gordon Emery Mills Archie Mangar Springvale Willis McKay Kennebunk Chanter Journal Nichols and Company Bouffant Pepperell Sheet Shop Elvea Aloes Rev. Howes Clement P Wight Bessey Gal Sanitary Napkins KOTEX Bask Super Markets Edmund Cashen St. John Guild Singer Sewing Center Singer Sewing Machine CO 1Hik Alr. CO Schenley Distillers COWLY Coats Evigny the Friendly Men’s Shop Cole Farm Dairy
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