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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1959

Page

6

Sisters Win Sewing Contest At North Saco Grange

Two sisters married to two brothers won Adult A and Adult B sewing awards in a North Saco Grange contest. Mrs. Millard Tripp Jr. won first for a two piece dress. Mrs. Ronald Tripp won first for a dress for her daughter.

North Saco Grange Millard Tripp, Jr Ronald Tripp Buxton Road Saco Pomona _ grange Millard Tripp Boothby Park Donna Carol Grange

Saco Grangers Plan Supper and Meetings

Saco Grange announces a Dairy supper on May 17 from 5 to 7 PM at the Grange hall with chicken pie tickets on sale May 1. Juvenile District meeting set for May 1 at 7:30 PM at Arundel Grange. Elaine Scamman named 1959 Saco Grange exchange student. Master Mrs. Lillian Hubert to serve as chaplain at Cape Neddick Grange May 4. York Pomona minstrel show May 30 at Wells Grange to aid Barak M Shibles Memorial Scholarship.

Saco Grange Grange Hall Arundel Grange Elaine Scamman Cape Neddick Agatha

War Widows of World War I Hold Maine Chapter Sale

War Widows of World War I Maine Chapter 9 held a food sale at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Dubois in Saco. President Mrs Hazel Small led a business meeting with reports read and filed. Eva Desautels received a mystery package and Bertha Welch won a birthday box. Prayers were offered by Chaplain Mrs Martha Beaudoin. A first anniversary party featured a center piece by Mrs Beaudoin. Refreshments were served by Mrs Dubois with assistance from Mrs Annie Simpson and Mrs Frances Lewis. A social for members and guests is planned for April 28 at Mrs Martha Beaudoins home and the next business meeting is May 19.

of Maine Chapter 9 Widows of World War I, Inc Elizabeth ‘Dubois Saco Hazel Small Eva Desautels Bertha Welch Old Orchard Beach Martha Beaudoin Beaudoin Dubois Annie Simpson Frances Lewis Beach Street

Morales Edges Vaughn In Ringside Bout

Rolando Chico Morales, 138, Havana outpointed Ike Vaughn, 136 3 4, Cincinnati, in a close professional boxing match in Miami Beach Florida.

Associated “Press Miami Beach Fla Rolando ‘Chico! Morales Havana Ike Vaughn Cincinnati

Elaine Wilson Weds David Gray in Candlelight Ceremony

Elaine Wilson of West Kennebunk married David Alden Gray of Lyman at West Kennebunk Methodist Church in a 7:30 candlelight service. Rev. John Jordan officiated with organist Elizabeth Hersey and vocalist Robert Hammel performing.

West Kennebunk Methodist Church Elaine Wilson Frank Wilson West Kennebunk David Alden Gray Frederick Gray Lyman John Jordan Elizabeth Hersey Robert Hammel Edith Wilson Lorrie Gray Rodney Hammond Stephen Gray Wayne Wilson Jonathan Gray Joanne Lizotte Margery Drown Freda Beck Carmen Beck Maureen Drown Delores Murray Dorance Drown Wilson Gray Kennebunk High School Lawrence Drown Ardath Gray Larrie Marjorie Ann Drown Deborah Drown Moerie Drown Elsie Wilson

Water Lines Get Flushing at Kennebunk Port

Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Wells Water company begins its annual flushing of water lines and hydrants to prepare the summer resort for water use. Workmen will inspect the system mainly at night to avoid daytime disruption. several employees were active last night in the Port adjusting hydrants.

Kennebunkport Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Wells Water Company

PTA Committee Plans To Hold Benefit Dance

Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association outlines two projects to raise funds. A benefit dance will be held May 1 in the Biddeford High School gym at 8 p.m. Ticket chair is Mrs. Chester Emmons. refreshments chaired by Mrs. Caron. Proceeds support the scholarship fund and a new Ways and Means committee will assist.

Troop 1 Building Association Philip Chasse Elm Street Biddeford Boy Scout Hall Maude Rogalski Ways and Norma Berry Arlene Rhames Berangere Millette Muriel Greenwood Olive Proulx Rose Caouette Noella Hayford Janet Brochu Leatrice Mori Edward Caron South Street Biddeford High Gymnasium Chester Emmons Caron Ways and Means Ernest Donahue Virgil Hinckley G. Emery Hutchins John Staples Leda Hajdusz Lawrence Davis

Neal Rivers vs Spider Webb Set For Tonight Fight

Spider Webb, ranked No. 3 at middleweight, faces durable Nezl Rivers in a 10 round Chicago Stadium bout televised by ABC at 10 p.m. EST. Rivers, 25, has 27 knockouts in 56 starts and has never been KOed, only stopped twice for cuts. Webb, 27, seeks another strong showing after three straight knockouts and a quick Feb 25 victory over Bobby Boyd.

Chicago Spider Webb Nezl Rivers Rivers Las Vegas Battler ABC Webb Boby Boyd Boyd

Williams May Return to Team in Two Weeks

Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams may begin workouts this weekend and rejoin the club in about two weeks. Trainer Jock Fadden said Williams, idle since spring training with a pinched neck nerve and shoulder issues, had a check up at Lahey Clinic and could start workouts at Fenway Park Friday.

Boston Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Jock Fadden Williams Lahey Clinic Fadden Fenney Park

Daughters of Penelope Host Bean and Soup Supper

The Daughters of Penelope held a bean and soup supper at the Ahepa home on Pleasant street in Saco. Miss Katherine Gol iaros chaired the event with a committee. A Mother’s Day party is planned for Saturday May 1 with all mothers invited.

Penelope Ahepa Pleasant Street Saco Katherine Goliaros Cleo Mantis van Psomiades Rosella Boucouvalas

Maine Arts and Crafts Exhibit Extended at McArthur Library

The Maine Arts and Crafts show at McArthur Library extends to April 30 per Librarian Dane Yorke. New displays include Roux family jewelry made from tourmaline travertine and quartz and insect brooches. Dorothy Cole of Biddeford contributes an oil painting Indian Tree from Cole Dairy Farm Dayton.

Maine McArthur Library Dane Yorke Roux Lewiston Dorothy Cole Biddeford Cole Dayton

Saco Legion Committee Plans Nomination at May Meeting

The Owen-Davis Post American Legion in Saco appointed a nominating committee led by William Steinke Jr to propose officers for the next meeting. Memorial Day plans were set with William F. Wilson Jr as chair. The First District meeting is May 9 in Kittery. New members David Tousignant and Ralph Pitt joined. Roger L. Grant became finance officer to complete an unexpired term. Next meeting is May 6.

Fred Mullins Owen-Davis Post American Legion Post Beach Street Saco William Steinke, Jr Hartley Lewis David Whelan Henry Blanchette Joseph Stirling William F. Wilson, Jr Legion First District Kittery Legion Samuel Rankin York County Council Kennebunkport David Tousignant Ralph Pitt Roger L. Grant Mullins

Biddeford Nun To Speak At Lewiston Meeting

Rev. Sister Elizabeth of France, supervisor of St. Andre home and hospital in Biddeford, will be the featured speaker at a joint Lewiston Auburn Catholic Bureau for Social Service and Catholic Social Service Associates meeting tonight. She directs St. Andre and holds a Mercy college degree with a master’s in social work from Boston College. She will discuss counseling and guidance services and the adoption program at St. Andre.

Sister Elizabeth France St. Andre Home Biddeford Lewiston Lewiston-Auburn

Maritime Academy Plans Atom Course

The Maine Maritime Academy announced that its engineering students will begin nuclear power courses next year. Rear Adm. George J. King said the program responds to the launch of the nations first nuclear powered ship Savannah and will prepare graduates for positions on future merchant ships.

Castine Maine Maritime Academy George J. King Savannah MMA

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