Beach Student Elected State FHA President
An Old Orchard Beach High School student, Mary Verrill, 16, was elected Maine state president for 1959 1960 by about 1000 FHA members at Augusta. She will represent Maine at the national convention and serves as recreation leader, vice president of student council, assistant yearbook editor, and honor student active in band, Glee Club, and prize speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach High School
Mary Verrill
Homemakers of America
Augusta
Maine
FHA
Oceana
Oldest Verrill daughter earns Kiwanis safety award
The Verrill girl, eldest of four brothers and one sister, received the Kiwanis safety essay award and a Readers Digest prize for vocal improvement. She helps with home redecorating, chores, and babysits in Old Orchard Beach. She attends church, is in a college course at the high school, and will be honored at the FHA ceremony next meeting.
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Kiwanis Club
Vocaliu
Presscott Verrill
Old Orchard Beach
Cub Scouts Tour Biddeford Water Pumping Station
Den 3, Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 305 visits Biddeford-Saco Water Co pumping plant on Hollis road after school. Melvin Smith conducts tour of purification system. Cubs present include Roger i Dubois, Thomas Girard, John Spiriounias, Donald McAuley, Michael Girard. Accompanied by Den Mother Mrs Jeannette Girard and guest Mare Girard.
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Den 3
Biddeford
Biddeford-Saco
WSCS Meeting Slated In Saco
The spring meeting of the Portland District Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will be held at the School Street Methodist church in Saco on Thursday. The program includes organ music, devotions, reports, district secretary updates, a noon luncheon, and an address by Rev Daniel Whitsett with installation of district officers. Special music by Cape Elizabeth Methodist church.
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Portland
Women's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
School Street Methodist Church
Saco
Jorgan
Nelson Canfield
David Hoyt
Carroll L. Beck
Joseph R. Knight
Ernold Goodwin
Chauncey
Daniel Whitsett
Harvard Epworth Church
Cambridge
Mass
Porter
Norman J. Langmai
Cape Elizabeth Methodist Church
VFW Auxiliary Votes Donation To Cancer Fund
The Biddeford Maine VFW Auxiliary approved a donation to the Maine Cancer Society during last night’s meeting. Cards were sent to ill and shut-in members, and Wayne Pierce received a special award. A memorial service under chaplain Mrs. Almeria Proulx is set for May 8 at the next meeting. Refreshments followed, served by Mrs. Proulx, Mrs. Marie Boisvert, and Mrs. Delvia Frechette.
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Maine Cancer Society
Biddeford
Proulx
Marie Boisvert
Delvia Frechette
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Each League
The Associated Press lists top players: AL leaders Power Cleveland .431 batting average and 25 hits. Kaline Detroit .411. Buddin Boston 13 runs. etc. NL leaders include Aaron Milwaukee 500 at bats and 26 hits. Demeter Los Angeles 20 RBIs. Mays San Francisco 3 triples. Burdette Milwaukee 3 0, 1.000 ERA. and other tied leaders across both leagues.
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Associated Press
Power
Cleveland
Kaline
Detroit
Buddin
Boston
Triandos
Ball
Skowron
New York
Fox
Chicago
Strickland
Cerv
House
Kanity
Baltimore
Lemon
Washing
Aparicio
Chicket Power
Maile
Wilhelm
Johnson
Demeter
Los Angeles
Banks
Aaron
Milwaukee
Temple
Burgess Pittsburgh
Mays
San Francisco
M‘hews
Moon
Zimmer
Neal
Reserve Police Hear Trooper At Kennebunk Set
Kennebunk Reserve Police hosted guest speaker Guy W. Savage of Wells Maine State Police Troop A last night at Town Hall. He explained reserve duties, showed a traffic control film, and described searching arrestees. Next meeting set for May 11.
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Guy W. Savage
Wells
Maine
Kennebunk Reserve Police
Kennebunk
Robert Hutchins
Paul Bedard
James Congdon
Williams Resumes Batting Practice After Recovery
Ted Williams, 40, of Boston, has begun batting drills at Fenway Park marking his first hitting session since spring practice. He is undergoing treatment for a pinched neck nerve along with back and shoulder issues, and no timetable was given for when he might play again. Philadelphia hubard and Tippett knockout details follow.
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Boston
Ted Williams
Ted
Holy Cross
Ron Perry
Fenway Park
Williams
Cra
Old Orchard Beach clubs and district meeting notes
Old Orchard Beach reports show Mrs Elton Feeney as guest speaker on Federation Notes at the Womens Progressive club in Lisbon while Elton Cae traveled to Lewiston on business. Nee Nah council members attending the Agamenticus district meeting in Ogunquit include several named members with a new member Jacqueline Pitkin. Gladys Hersom and daughter Mary Conklin traveled to Alexandria Virginia for a week of business. St John Guild members attended the 81st Episcopal Church Women annual meeting banquet in Portland with Rev Father Hog¢ speaking on On Family In Church. Attendees included Mrs Maxine Am nette, Mrs Mildred McAlnore, Miss Anne Pennell, Mrs Dora Prue and Miss Barbara Flannagan. New York results note Emile Griffith defeating Mel Barker in a listed boxing card. other scores from Austin, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Los Angeles are briefly recorded.
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Elton O. Feeney
Womens Progressive cl
Lisbon
Cae
Federation
Elton Cae
Lewiston
Nee Nah Council
Degree of
Pocahontas
Agamenticus Council
Ogunquit
Shirley Doe
Laura Jordan
Gertrude Leonard
Grace Hunter
Catherine Lemire
Rose Fournier
Helen Morris
Anne Lublinsky
Evelyn Presley
Priscilla Bibber
Emery Bibber
Jacqueline Pitkin
Gladys Hersom
Adelaide Road
Mary Conklin
Alexandria
St. John Guild
Graymore Hotel
Portland
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Army
Defense Command
Ft. Williams
Metrolitan
Calif
Clarence Nadeau
Oak Street
Richard Olin
Atlantic Avenue
David Inness
Arundel
Arnold Lord
Sanford
Roland Bisaillon
Richard Bernier
Gerard Rocray
Vincent Avenue
Alberick Martin
Lincoln Street
SFC
Robert Mercier
Beach
WSCS
VFW Auxiliary
IVS
Psti SC Il
Philadelphia
Carl Hubard
Gene Tippett
Pittsburgh
Emile Griffith
Mel
Barker
Austin
Tex
Jesse Bowdry
Drysdale
Los An- Louis
Lou Bailey
Geles
Spain
Peoria
Bert
Maytag
Alfred Street
Imay Tag
Buy
Thrifty
Highlander
H. W. Thompson, Inc
South Bend
Kent Cleaners
Souliere’s Shell
Elm & St. Mary
Landry Oil Co
Pool Road
Dirigo
Bagley’s
Marin’s Pharmacy
Fred’s Red & White
Main Street
Old Orchard
Brigg’s Gas & Appliance
Saco Avenue
Cliff & John’s
Texaco Corner
Elm & Thornton Street
Lou’s Shell Turnpike Entrance
King’s Mobil Station
Saco Bagley’s
Red & White
Storer Street
Ralph’s Red & White
Beach Street
Ennebunk
Coleman Gulf Service
Harden Davis Shop
Kennebunk Red & White
Kamkap
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