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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1969

Page

3

Installation Held At Beach By AMVETS

Officers of Merton Ira Staples Post AMVETS Auxiliary were installed last night at Mrs Frances Allen home 14 Murpy Ave Old Orchard Beach The dinner meeting followed at Wonder Bar Steak House Biddeford The slate includes Margaret Parsons Clara Ledoux Clare Cyr Rita Sevigny Edith Binette Rita Potvin Donations were made to the scholarship and carillon funds and clothing and shoes were sent to the Biddeford unit for flood fire victims The next unit meeting was announced for Monday May 19.

Merton Ira Staples Amvets Auxiliary Wonder Bar Biddeford Rita Sevigny Clara G. Ledoux Margaret Parsons Frances Allen Old Orchard Beach Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Mur Py Ave Wonder Bar Steak House Clara Ledoux Clare Cyr Edith Binette Rita Potvin Allen Parsons Potvin Repo National Executive Committee Washington, D.C Carillon Fund Sevigny Haverhill Mass Irene Griffin

Alterations To SAD 71 Schools Put To Voters

Kennebunk voters will decide two referendum questions at the Lower Town Hall on Monday May 12. Polls open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Article 1 names a Moderator. Referendum 1 asks to authorize bonds up to 18 000 dollars for heating system upgrades at Kennebunk High School. Referendum 2 asks to authorize bonds up to 14 300 dollars for major alterations to the High School Auditorium to add classroom space and equipment.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Lower Town Hall Kennebunk High School

Parish Council Discusses Renovations at St. Margaret's

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Members of St. Margaret's Parish Council met at the parish hall and accepted Robert Bergeron as a member. The session, led by Lucien Huot, heard committee reports and Rev John Clancy said bids would be issued soon for a new summer chapel. Frank LaFountain outlined a May start for a new envelope system, with the summer church policy and socials continuing. Discussions covered church renovations and new lighting. the Catholic Youth Council will hold a state meeting in Portland next month open to adults. Louis De Angelis spoke on interfaith ecumenical meetings from March and on low cost housing for the elderly. Closing prayers were led by Father Clancy.

Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret's Robert Bergeron Lucien Huot John Clancy Stor St. Margaret's Parsh Frank LaFountain Counci Portland Louis Des Angelis Father Clancy

Myrtle Lodge Members At Jubilee in Norway Maine

Mytle Lodge Knights of Pythias and Ivy Temple Pythian members from Myrtle Lodge attended the Western Maine Pythian Jubilee meeting held last Saturday in Norway Maine. Mrs Martin is secretary and Rex Leech treasurer of the jubilee. Dutch and Jackson are past presidents. Mrs Leech and Mrs Martin served as ushers. Mrs Leech also secretary at the afternoon session. Mrs Ephross served in the evening.

Kennebunk A. Wesley Leech Roy Jackson Roberta Martin Harland Dutch Jack Ephross Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Ivy Temple Pythian Norway Maine Leech Ephross

King joins Milestone Foundation leadership in Boston

King, long active in civic and Temple affairs and former Portland resident, has begun duties at Milestone Foundation in Boston. He will welcome inquiries about the Foundation its ideals and functions and has been associated with Radio 1 Shack Inc of Boston.

Page One Radio 1 Shack Inc Boston King Portland Temple Islam Dover Milestone

Licensure Service Held At Wells Church

A licensure service for Richard Allen Jones a senior at Andover Newton Theological Seminary was held at Wells Congregational Church. The York Association governed the rite with reps from area churches. Jones plans a summer clinical training then a theological internship and ordination after earning his B D.

Wells Richard Allen Jones Andover Newton Theological Seminary Wells Congregational Church York Association of Paul K. Weimer First Congregational Church Saco York Association W. Vinton Murphy Wells Church Rebecca Bragdon Ronald C. Norton Carol Cahoon Wells Senior Youth Fellowship Harley B. Remick Kittery Point Congregational Church Robert E. Pugh Kittery Point Frank F. Thomas Limerick West Newfield Jones Deborah Newton Center Mass Mr. Murphy William Litchfield Richard Norton the Wells

Thompson organist hosts church event at Hang Inn

Melvin F. Thompson, organist for the Biddeford Saco Journal, led a program hosted by the church. After the program a reception was held at the Hang Inn with refreshments served under the chairmanship of Miss Cahoon.

Melvin F. Thompson Biddeford-Saco

Center opens to all after guidance by Lester Black

The Center welcomes any interested person as Lester Black leads the program. The effort is described as inclusive and open, inviting community participation and engagement.

Lester Black

Rebekah Lodge Past Officers Meet In Saco

Past Noble Grands Association meeting of Saco Rebekah Lodge held at Mrs. Elea n Kennedy home on Old Orchard Road. Easter baskets sent to the Odd Fellows Hall in Auburn. Mrs. Phyllis Vining presided. devotion led by Mrs. Linnette Martin. Entainment by Mrs. Virginia Maddox with Hawaii slides. Next meeting at Mrs. Nancy Rumery’s home with Mary MacVicar assisting.

Odd Fellows Hall Auburn Noble Grands Association Saco Rebekah Lodge Elean Kennedy Old Orchard Road Co Aldie Palmer Phyllis Vining Linnette Martin Adelpha McKeen Virginia Maddox Louise Sanborn Georgianna Harriman

New Careers Program Sets Maine Training Plan

Pinecap funds support three training coordinators six part-time instructors and three counselors to run group training in job and social problem solving. Instructors from Maine colleges will offer college-level courses for credit at St Francis College. At least 70 New Careerists will be placed this year in pre professional jobs education social work recreation city government and more. Dean J Frederick Warner signed the contract and welcomed the two year program for social workers aides.

Maine St. Francis Col Savelas Sarelas St. Francis J. Frederick Warner Warner

Colored Slides At Saco Center Show at AMVETS Hall

The Saco Adult Center will show colored slides at 1 p.m. tomorrow at AMVETS Hall on Spring Street during its weekly meeting. Mrs. Florence Lewis will present photos from Center sponsored sightseeing trips. Card games and a box lunch will be available with coffee served.

Saco Adult Center Amvets Hall Spring Street Florence Lewis the Hospitality Kate Pinelli Maidha Albrecht Mary Foley Clara Cole

Wells Woman Will Become Bride

Wells announces the engagement of Beckett Murphy to Thomas John Rodgers. Beckett, a 1968 University of Connecticut graduate and pediatric nurse at McCook Hospital, is the daughter of Rev. Warren Vinton Murphy of Wells. Rodgers, son of Thomas E. Rodgers of Norwich, is a student at Southern Connecticut State College. A summer wedding is planned.

Warren Vinton Murphy

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