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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1972

Page

5

Dog Obedience Demonstration Tonight by Wells Trainer

A dog obedience demonstration led by Bob Dixon of Wells is set for 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Park Street School library. Dixon, guest of The Concerned Youth for Animal Welfare, trains German Shepherds at Sea Meadows Kennels and will present advanced obedience with two Shepherds while his daughters show basic skills with Sheltie Collies. Mrs. Eldora Boston of the West Kennebunk Animal Shelter spoke at last month’s meeting on intake and adoption procedures.

Kennebunk Bob Dixon Wells Park Street Dixon Animal Welfare Sea Meadows Eldora Boston West Kennebunk

Plans for April trip to Angell Memorial Animal Hospital

There are tentative plans for a visit to the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston during April vacation. Further details will be shared at the upcoming meeting.

Angell Memorial, Animal Hospital Boston

Flowers Displayed At League Meeting In Old Orchard Beach

The Ladies' Home League at The Salvation Army on Church Street featured a worship program themed The Flowers Appear on the Earth led by Missee Glass. Mrs. Gladys Palmer sang, with reports from Mrs. George Baggs and Mrs. Edith Fenderson. Announcements by Mrs. Capt. Clinton Fleming. Refreshments by Mrs. John Hall and Mrs. Ruth Glines. Miss Stella Harrington demonstrated carnations from facial tissues.

Old Orchard Beach Missee Glass Ladies’ Home League Salvation Army Church Street Gladys Palmer George Baggs Edith Fenderson Charles Damery Clinton Fleming John Hall Ruth Glines Winnie Howell Stella Harrington

Past Matrons Meet For Smorgasbord In Maine Chapter

The Past Matrons Association of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco held a smorgasbord at Mrs Louise Russell's West Kennebunk home. A fund raising auction was approved for a future chapter meeting. Mrs Lawrence Stackpole was initiated into the association. The next meeting is May 10 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Oscar Littlefield's Swan Pond Lyman.

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Louise Russell West Kennebunk Chester Maddox Lawrence Stackpole Charles Towle Melvin Wilbur Leland Scammon Oscar Littlefield Swan Pond Lyman Frank Whitten Carlton Pendleton Charles Lyman Neil Dow Kenneth Johnson Wesley Seaward Clifford Smith Peter Bogd

Christmas Circus theme chosen for church fall fair

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church Biddeford met to choose the fall fair theme, Christmas Circus, set for November 11 in the church vestry. Bean supper plans for May 6 were approved with tickets led by Mrs Catherine Pate.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service United Methodist Church Foss Street Biddeford Catherine Pate Sylvia Searle Ida Michie WSCS Augusta Auburn Beatrice Kaleel Society Anne Spencer June Poirier Gladys Goodwin Peek Penrose Biddeford Scs Society Louise Merryman

The Pet You Want May Be Listed in

A brief local column notes pets available for adoption or listing, detailing a few animal names, breeds, and care reminders as part of a community classifieds page.

Biddeford Couple Honored At Banquet

Mr and Mrs John W Patterson of Biddeford were honored at a banquet marking their 45th wedding anniversary held at Wonder Bar Steak House Biddeford. Mrs Patterson is a former Irene Proulx.

John W. Patterson Vincent Ave Biddeford Wonder Bar Patterson Armand Turgeon Denise Patricia Roy Anne Marie Trembly Irene Proulx Rhode Island J.F. Kennedy School Pepperell Mfg. Co Rosilia Proulx Lionel Fecteau Raymond Mondor Biddeford-Saco Pasco Patterson James Patterson Patrick Patterson Cranston Michael Patterson Steve Providence R.J Roger Tremblay Sean Michael Regan Scott Anne Marie Tremblay Raymond Roy Guy Fecteau Denise Roy Ronnie Fecteau Norman Souliere Jeanne Monder Bernard Monder Paul Monder Jay Armstrong Attleboro Mass Arthur Better Westbrook Elwood Doyle Saco Bessey Clough Limerick Edward Pullyard Kennebunk George Benoit Shapleigh Rudolph Perrin Adelard St. Ours Roland St Ours Marguerite St. Ours Ernest St. Ours Raymond Porter Emile Fecteau Roger Fecteau Roland Gagnon Robert Fecteau Patricia Fecteau Louis Arel Anni

Rotary Club Night Highlights Youth Work, Scouting Ties

Biddeford Saco Rotary Club screened Tomorrow Is Not Soon Enough at Wonder Bar Steak House focusing on young adults exploring career options. The meeting covered officer elections for next year, charity gifts, and upcoming events with Explorer Scouts and Girls Scouts cooperation.

Biddeford Saco Wonder Bar Biddeford Clyde Clyatt Donald Scribner John Larson Joseph’s by-the-Sea Old Orchard Beach

Memorial VFW Auxiliary Meets at Old Orchard Beach Post

Old Orchard Beach VFW auxiliary gathered at the post home with Senior Vice President Emma McDermott presiding, outlining upcoming events and duties for members.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Memorial VFW Emma McDermott

Auxiliary Session At Fire Station Highlights Women’s Meeting

The Old Orchard Beach Firemen's Women's Auxiliary held a meeting at the Fire Station. In the absence of President Mrs. Claudette Merrill, Vice President Mrs. Cheryl Parker presided during the session.

Old Orchard Beach Claudette Merrill Cheryl Parker

Bear confronts man in Norway ends with clever bucket gambit

A 60-year-old Norwegian man faced a sudden bear while berry picking. He jammed the berry bucket handle over the bear head, stunning it long enough for the animal to flee into the forest. Witnesses later saw the bear wandering with the bucket snagged on its neck.

Norway

Biddeford Offices to Close Next Monday

Biddeford city offices will be closed all day on Patriots Day as announced by City Clerk Pauline Berry. The closure affects all meal offices in the city.

Pauline Berry Biddeford

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