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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1963

Page

5

Tips for Teens column by Elinor Williams

Advice column offers guidance on dating conduct for teens and a training update for Pvt Angela M LeProhon of Biddeford. Topics include kissing boundaries, inviting shy dates, group outings, parental rules, and safe, respectful dating with adult guidance. LeProhon completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort McClellan.

Cretly Elinor Williams Angela M. LeProhon Cora J. LeProbor Hazestreet Biddeford Women's Army Corps Center Fort McClellan Ala LeProhon Biddeford High School

Winners Named At AMVETS Card Party at Old Orchard Beach

At the Abbott Verville AMVETS auxiliary card party in Old Orchard Beach on Walnut Street, Avonell Pettengill won the women's high prize, Joan Tenan won the women's low, Tom Travers took the Queens prize, and Dan Guarino and Paul Cote won the men's low and high prizes respectively. Joan Tenan also earned a special prize. Another card party is set for next Sunday at 8 PM with public invited.

Old Orchard Beach Avonell Pettengi Joan Tenan Abbott - Verville Amvets Post

Whist Party Held By Le Foyer Club

A Le Foyer Club whist party Saturday night featured a planning committee including Leona Sinclair Jeanne Lasante Anita Chaloult Rolande Villemmeuve Claudia Beaudoin Leo Marcoux Rosalie Chouinard Adrien Bertrand Ronald Ruel Kathie Beaulieu Nora Beaulieu and Lucien Rue. Ronald Ruel received a birthday cake and special awards went to Josephine Valliere and Claudia Beaudoin. Rita Lafortune won the high score prize for over 40 points with multiple other prizes awarded to Claudia Beaudoin Lucienne Chouinard Eva Roberge Josephine Valliere Eva Couture Yvonne Marcotte Mary Gagne Laurette Champagne Belzemire Gobeil Mrs. Joseph Guillette Ehrén Tardif Malvina Gaudette Clairé Chouinard and Alma Sylves-

Foyer Leona Sinclair Jeanne Lasante Anita Chaloult Rolande Villemeuve Claudia Beaudoin Leo Marcoux Rosalie Chouinard Adrien Bertrand Ronald Ruel Kathie Beaulieu Nora Beaulieu Lucien C. Rue Josephine Valliere Rita Lafortune Lucienne Chouinard Eva Roberge Eva Couture Yvonne Marcotte Mary Gagne Laurette Champagne Belzemire Gobeil Joseph Guillette Ehren Tardif Malvina Gaudette Clairé Chouinard Alma Sylves

Local Whist Winners Announced and Next Event Planned

The event listed players Sadie Hill Edward Gallant Anna Cote Aurore Soucy Alfred Lapierre Delia Normand and Blanche Ciabot. Consolation prizes went to Fernande Bertrand and Jeannette Montpas. Delia Normand received a special ticket award. Another whist party is scheduled for Saturday night April 27 at 7 30.

Greek Pastry Sale Set At Five Points

A St. Fotini Society committee reports on a Greek pastries sale to be held at Edwards Market Five Points Biddeford May 3 from 9 am. Varieties include Baklava Thriples Finikia Samousathes Kobihai Rivani Koulourakia Kyrabiethes with named chairmen and assistants organizing each item and publicity led by Vivian Bizantakos and others.

St. Fotini Society St. Demetrios Edward's Market Five Points Biddeford Roy Mendros Charles Gregory Fred Hadiaris James Throumoulos Steve Kalagias Nicholas Hadiaris Thriples Theodore Gourdouros Nicholas Gourdouros Peter Mourmouros Finikia Anthony Collas Alex Xanthakis Charles Droggits Christos Throumouros Samousathes Peter Dalapas

Fremont Supper Arrangements Complete

Ernest Valliere announced all reservations for the Fremont club auxiliary supper are sold. A music and dance program is planned after the meal. At the joint meeting, Sunshine committee member Mrs. Alice Bergeron reported cards to sick members. A hobo party was announced for May 5 and the social committee was named for the evening.

Smartgasbord Ernest Valliere Fremont Club Alfred Street Wilfrid Simoneau Adrien Lamothe Sunshine Committee Alice Bergeron George Gagnon Ralph Orin Geroge Gagnon Gedeon Bergeron Romeo Forest George Baiguy Albert Allie Joseph Neault Joseph Peloquin Lionel Garon Raymond Gendron Alfred Lantagne Gerard Morin Antonio Daigneault Leslie Duprey Natalie Lemire Adrien La‘mothe Roland Bergeron Emile Fecteau Almo ‘Custeau Paul Neault

Property sales in Biddeford and Saco outline transfers

Long avenue Hills Beach Biddeford property formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Marcel Mercier sold to Mr and Mrs Paul Arel through Nicholas P Scontras of Saco. Two family house on Pleasant St Saco sold to Robert Warner via Conrad Ferteau of Saco. Garfield Street Saco dwelling with garage and land sold from Mrs Bertha L Huntress to a buyer not fully listed.

Long Avenue Hills Beach Biddeford Marcel Mercier Paul Arel Cape Cod Arel Nicholas P. Scontras Main Street Saco Pleasant St Clarence H. Lombard Robert Warner Conrad Fecteau Beach Street Garfield Street Bertha L. Huntress

Committee Split On Research Bills Elmer Elliott Bound Over

A 57 year old Biddeford man was bound over to the May term of York county Superior court after probable cause was found on a charge of orally threatening to kill a Sanford man. Elmer C. Elliott pleaded innocent. bail set at $500 and he was jailed in Alfred when unable to pay. Earlier he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and to damaging a car by shooting a tire and letting air out of another. He was fined $20 and ordered restitution. In a separate action, 27 year old Jules A. Poisson of Saco paid $15 after pleading guilty to drinking in a car in Buxton.

Biddeford York County Gloria Parent Sanford Saco Jules A. Poisson Buxton

Miss Warren Becomes Bride of David Field

Miss Barbara Lee Warren married David L. Field at Saco First Parish Congregational church. The ceremony featured gladioli, lace gown, and a cascade bouquet with orchids. Attendants included Mrs. Carole Spiller and Miss Cynthia J. Warren. Reception followed at the American Legion hall. The couple will reside in Maryland after a wedding trip. Mrs. Field is a Thornton Academy and Armand's Beauty graduate. he is a Naval airman stationed at Patuxent River.

Saco First Parish Barbara Lee Warren David L. Field Birger ’. Johnson Carl] Deis Albert Kalee Ez. L. Pee Avenue. Co. Com Well Field Locke Street Saco Carri Carole Spiller Mansfield Mass Cynthia JJ Warren Betsy Stoddard Sharon Field Patricia Wright Gorham Spiller Miss Warren Susan Field Dennis Hill Kenneth Field Donald Spiller Peter Gordon James Silcox Amos Gay Biddeford American Legion Chinlee Drive Lexington Park Field Thornton Academy Armand’s Beauty Academy Naval Airman U. S. Navy Ground Electronics Maintenance Patuxent River Naval Air Station

Special Prize Won by Ivy Bliss at VFW Whist Night

Mrs Ivy Bliss captured a special prize at a Sunday whist party sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary. Co chairs were Mrs Lucianna Roy and Mrs Corrine Martin. Other winners included Mrs Sarah Metcalf high score and Mrs Dodge winning a second special prize. Next whist party set for April 28.

Ivy Bliss Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Lucianna Roy Corrine Martin Sarah Metcalf High Score Corinne Martin Jeannette Curro Alma Beaudoin Sadie Hill Laura Dodge Norma Berry Dodge Arpil

Mrs Thurston Buys Five Room Cape Cod Home in Saco

Mrs Mary Thurston of Saco purchased from Paul H Hanson and Catherine E Hanson a new five room Cape Cod home at 31 Weymouth Street Saco. The deal was negotiated through Joseph S Audie realtor at 205 Graham Street Biddeford.

Ralph J. Gingue Arundel Joseph S. Audie Graham Street Biddeford Mary Thurston Saco Paul H Catherine E. Hanson Cape Cod Weymouth Street Thurston

Gerard Landry Jr Completes Air Force Course

Airman Second Class Gerard P. Landry Jr. of Biddeford completed a United States Air Force course for communication technicians. He will be reassigned to a permanent unit in his technical specialty. A graduate of St. Louis High.

Gerard P. Landry Jr Biddeford United States Air Force Landry St. Louis High

Tea for new E and I Union members at Saco

The Women's Educational and Industrial Union held a tea at Hamilton Memorial hall Beach street Saco to welcome new members. Guests included Mrs Kei lie Stranck Mrs Leonard Gray Mrs Wilfred Hughes and others with rejoining members Mrs W Lloyd Walker and Mrs Gerry Nutting. Entertainment featured Miss Betty Nelson with a review of The Life of Hetty Green and a business meeting prior to the May 3 annual luncheon.

Women's Educational and Industrial Union Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco William Orston Keilie Stranck Leonard Gray Wilfred Hughes Philis Parlin Clyde Dutton Joseph Whitman Roderick Johnston Sarah Dow Albert Coleman Joseph Sr W. Lloyd Walker Gerry Nutting Harold Clark Boston Betty Nelson Hetty Green Nelson John Authier Calista Morse Saco First Parish Congregational Church

Lorraine Belair Weds Michael Hoctor in Biddeford Church

Miss Lorraine R. Belair daughter of Mr and Mrs Jean L Belair of South Street Biddeford married Michael J Hoctor son of the late Mr and Mrs James C Hoctor of Biddeford in St Joseph Church ceremony conducted by Msgr Elie Hevey. A reception followed at Oak Ledge Saco and the couple departed for a short wedding trip. Mrs Hoctor is a graduate of St Joseph High School and attends Gorham State Teachers College. Her husband, a Biddeford High School graduate, attends Maine Central Institute prep school.

Lorraine R. Belair Jean L. Belair South Street Biddeford Michael J. Hoctor James C. Hoctor St. Joseph Church Msgr Elie Hevey Oak Ledge Saco Hector St. Joseph High School Gorham State Teachers College Biddeford High School Maine Central Institute Pittsfield

You Can Get Better Grades Through Self Image

Professor Nason argues that a child’s self view shapes behavior and achievement more than environment. He cites a first grader who chose effort over fear, stressing parental and teacher support, and offers mental image guidance for homes and schools, plus a $1 booklet request.

Nason General Post Office New York

Biddeford VFW Auxiliary Raises Aid for Fire Victims

Fifty dollars was donated to the American Red Cross to aid Diamond National Hooper Street fire victims. The Monday night meeting at Biddeford City Building was led by President Mrs. Jeannette Curie. A joint installation of officers is planned for May 19 with Past President Mrs. Blanche Small as installing officer.

American Red Cross Diamond National Hooper Street VFW Biddeford Jeannette Curie Blanche Small Laura Dodge Sunshine Mary Gagne Wood Mamie Gagne Emma Mercier

Thursday Club Banquet Plans Speaker Visit

The Thursday club announces its annual banquet on April 25 at Kennebunkport Inn with Mrs. Louise H. Morse as guest speaker while Mrs. Moody Goes Somewhere is the program topic. Chairwoman Mrs. Eloi Lacroix lists hostesses and urges members to reserve with Lacroix or Mrs. Ellen Authier and to meet for transport at the First Universalist Church Biddeford at 6 p.m.

Moody Louise H. Morse Kennebunkport Inn Eloi Lacroix Ways and Means John Dickerson Basil Emery Hareris Baldwin Edward Niziolek Earl Towle Albert Merryman Marcel Viger Felix Sheltra Clifton Spofford Richard Foss Lacroix Ellen Authier First Universalist Church Biddeford

Shaffer Reporting For Maine Track Freshmen

Howard Shaffer of Saco University of Maine freshman is among 29 freshmen reporting for daily drills ahead of the spring season opening April 27 at Chestnut Hill against Boston College. A cross country standout, Shaffer joins the university barrier squad.

Howard Shaffer Saco University of Maine Boston College Chestnut Hill Mass Shaffer Thornton

NBC to debut Sunday news show in fall lineup

NBC plans a fall program called Sunday to recap weekly developments in a news magazine style. Regulars include Frank Blair Ray Scherer Nancy Dickerson and Robert Abernathy. The show premieres Oct 13 at 54 p.m. on NBC. Also recommended tonight is Close Up on ABC about the decline of small country newspapers.

Ladybird Johnson Texas Zsa-Zsa Budapest Brigette Bardot Cannes NBC Frank Blair Ray Scherer Nancy Dickerson CBS Robert Abernathy ABC

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elinor Ans Miss Williams Meredith A. Miles Clifton FE. Miles Northwest Orient Airlines Minneapolis Minn Miss Miles Weaver Airline Personnel Kansas City Miss Amvets le Foyer Club Fremont Elmer Elliott David Field Augusta AP Legislative Taxation Committee Tax Policy Commission J. Hollis Wyman R-Milbridge Taxation Committee House Senate Wyman Dwight A. Brown Ellsworth Sam A. R. Albair Caribou Louis E. Ayoob Fort iFairfield John D. Cottrell Jr Charles F. Waterman Auburn Rts Myron D. Rust York Legislative Research Committee Maine Whittaker Marie Bernardine National Science Foundation Cornell University Ithaca N. Y Gerard Landry, Jr E and I Union Lorraine Belair Michael Hoctor Gerard P. Landry Sr Harding Street Leslie J. Nason University of Southern California Sue Biddeford Vfw Auxiliary Oldsmobile Reed Motor Company Main St
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