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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1961

Page

7

Conservation Of Forests Topic At Wells Grange

Wells Grange held an Agricultural Night at the Sanford road hall with guest Richard Arsenbeault from the Maine Forestry Service speaking on Conserva tion of Woodlands. James Hamilton and John Green attended as past masters of other granges. Hamilton performed harmonica solos.

Wells Grange Sanford Road Richard Arsenbeault Maine Forestry Service James Hamilton Falmouth John Green Sacarappa Grange Hamilton Green Wells George N. Perkins Sanford Isabel Perkins National Grange Washington, D. C Paula Thyng Jacob M. Kelley

Arthur Bridges Nominated for Grange Scholarship

Alewive grange met Tuesday with Master Russell Staples presiding. Arthur Bridges a Kennebunk High School senior was chosen as Alewive grange's Barak M. Shibles scholarship candidate to represent the group. Next meeting May 9 at 7 p m due to sewing contest dresses. Kennebunk High School band will be featured. Refreshments served by Dianne Mooers Elaine Gray and Carol Michaud.

Alewive Grange Russell Staples Anna Schoff Betty Nest Arthur Bridges Kennebunk High School Barak M. Shibles Grange Dianne Mooers Elaine Gray Carol Michaud

Lincoln road property sold in Saco and Biddeford

The Lincoln road property in Saco owned by Mrs. Mildred McIntyre was sold to Donald A. Wood of Biddeford for a residence. The 1½ story three room house sits on a large lot and was negotiated via Nicholas P. Scontras, realtor. Also, the 149 Prospect street property in Biddeford owned by Mr. and Mrs. Eliodore Ledoux sold through Joseph S. Audie Realty to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas G. Gillis for a home.

Lincoln Road Saco Mildred McIntyre Donald A. Wood Biddeford Wood Nicholas P. Scontras Main Street Prospect Street Eliodore Ledoux Joseph S. Audie Nicholas G. Gillis

Lydia Circle Meets At Ocean Park

Lydia Circle of the Saco United Baptist church met at the home of Mrs Richard Doe Ocean Park Thursday afternoon. Mrs A W Brown presided and gave devotions. Mrs Ralph Nickerson and Miss Mildred Soule completed reading One World One Mission. Next meeting May 18 at Mrs Stanley Bennett's home 1 30 pm guests listed include Mrs A W Brown and others.

Lydia Circle Saco United Baptist Church Richard Doe Colby Avenue Ocean Park A. W. Brown Ralph Nickerson Mildred Soule Stanley Bennett Harold Smith Ralph Stickney Verna Wiggin Norman Tripp Lawrence Tripp Adelbert E. Jakeman Richard Oe

Wendy Mercier Feted At Kennebunk Birthday Party

Wendy Sue Mercier, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Mercier, was guest of honor at a party hosted by Mrs David Shields and son at the Shields home on Storer Street in Kennebunk. Guests enjoyed gifts, games, and pink and white refreshments, with two ornate cakes as centerpieces.

ST. Francis Women’s Guild St. Francis College William Sutton College Library Fund Harold Carroll Clarence Laplante OFM College Wendy Sue Mercier William Mercier David Shields David Shields Storer Street Kennebunk

Saco Native to Lead New Camden Vocational Program

Harold L. Mailman, a Saco native and seven year Madawaska teacher, named first coordinator of Camden’s Cooperative Part-Time Training program. The plan blends class work with on the job training, requiring students to meet graduation academic requirements. Mailman moves to Camden August 1 for September opening. holds a 1950 Gorham State Teachers College degree and a 1962 master's from the University of Maine. He previously taught at Webster Junior High in Auburn and is active in multiple teachers’ groups and the Jaycee program.

Saco Madawaska Harold L. Mailman Camden Mailman Clyde E. Mailman Central Street Gorham State Teachers University of Maine Webster Junior High School Auburn New England and Maine Industrial Arts Association American Vocational Association Chamber of Commerce Jaycee Community Betterment Program Madawaska Jaycee Unit

Family Night Observed By York County Fish and Game Group

York County Fish and Game Association at Stickney lodge Goodwins Mills hosted a family night with a children program arranged by Linwood Rollins of Waterboro. Nassau College student Elwin Thomas entertained with monologues sleight of hand and ventriloquism. Paul Kerns of Saco nearly guessed the jar total of 1 563 beans, missing by one. Prizes went to Roland Collard Carmen Clare Bernard Binette Susan Gendron Christine Rollins Linda Littlefield Roger Forrest. A public dance at Stickney lodge is planned, and Sunday Archers host the first state shoot with contestants from New England. Stickney lodge archer trophy won in Portland was announced.

York County Fish and Game Association Stickney Lodge Good Iwins Mills Charles Gilpatric Linwood Rollins Waterboro Elwin Thomas Nassau College Paul Kerns Saco Kerns Roland Collard Carmen Clare Bernard Binette Susan Gendron Christine Rollins Linda Littlefield Roger Forrest Auxiliary Ethel Bedard New England Conrad Brunett Portland

Biddeford Legion Post Submits Officers State

The Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion meeting at the post on Kennebunk road Biddeford selected a full officer slate for May 11 balloting. Nominees include Edward Farley commander John Hanusek first vice president Nelson Bergeron second vice president Royal Sheltra adjutant George Bolduc service officer Robert Libby sergeant at arms Oliva Bolduc finance officer and Robert Norton chaplain. Presiding was Joseph Angers with Adjutant Sheltra as secretary. Ralph Lachance was welcomed as a new member. Frank Janelle is patient at Webber hospital. The group voted to donate a flag to St Andre parish Cub Scout unit and to entertain local Girls State and Boys State delegates at a May meeting at the post. Ronald Houde a St Louis High School junior was named as delegate. Five medals and certificates will be presented in June at area high school commencement exercises for courage leadership honor service and scholarship with awards to be shown at schools and local stores. A social followed with refreshments by George Boutin and the April committee.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Kennebunk Road Biddeford Edward Farley John Hanusek Nelson Bergeron Royal Sheltra George Bolduc Robert Libby Oliva Bolduc Robert Norton George Boutin PC Committee Joseph Angers Adjutant Sheltra Ralph Lachance Frank Janelle Webber Hospital Sunshine St .Andre Parish Peelegate Aes Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley St. Louis Ronald Houde Joseph Houde Pike Street

Auxiliary of AMVETS Post Plans Activities

The Merton Ira Staples AMVETS auxiliary in Biddeford outlined plans for May 6 rummage sale from 9 to 12 at the post home. Donations contact President Margaret Parsons. New member Annette Gregoire welcomed. Delegates named for state convention June 2–4 at Old Orchard Beach. Funds allocated to cancer drive and AMVETS programs. Stamps and greeting cards to charities. May 7 National Hospital Day at Togus VA center. Social and dance at Portland post home and Volunteer Awards at Togus May 24.

Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Alfred Street Biddeford Post Margaret Parsons Annette Gregoire Old Orchard Beach Simone Grenier Cecile Pyer Ruth Nickerson Laura Cookson Juliette Beauchesne Parsons National Amvets Auxiliary Carillon Memorial Fund Department Good Fellowship Frances Allen Togus Veterans Administration Center Portland Post Togus V. A. Center

Girl Scouts Learn Make-Up Arts At Scout Hall

Girl Scout Troop 24 met yesterday at the Scout hall on Pool Street Biddeford for a makeup demonstration titled How to apply makeup for plays. Mrs Clayton Cartmill presented the lesson and the group plans a future play to earn the player badge. Jo-Ann Stansberry received a dress making badge. Present were Dorothy Boisvert Christine Hackett Hilda Ouellette Marjorie Kelleher Patricia Griffin Connie Olson Diane.

Pool Street Biddeford Clayton Cartmill Jo-Ann Stansberry Dorothy Boisvert Christtine Hackett Hilda Ouellette Marjorie Kelleher Patricia Griffin Connie Olson Diane

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Hears Project Reports

Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen’s Auxiliary met last night in the fire station. Committees reported on spring projects led by Mrs. Lillian Gagnon, including the Cancer drive and sunshine duties. Final plans were set for two socials, a whist party and a May 18 host session with a covered dish supper.

Camp Ellis Lillian Gagnon Christophel Gagnon Sunshine Committee Laurette McAlevey Theresa Gagnon Florence i Fitch Trull Hospital Ruth Wormwood Mary Pinard McAlevey Christobel Gagnon Marjorie Pendleton Joan Larochelle Dorothy Abbott Judy Gagne Laura Robins Alfreda Pendleton Elsie Buzzell Leona Allen Ruth Stackpole

Local Leaders Named in Community group roster

The list includes Sandra Lapierre Susan Boisyert Hall Jo-Ann Stansberry Joan Sczymecki Mrs Cartmill and Mrs Wayne Hutchins identified as troop leaders in the community program roster.

United Churches Hear Guest Pastor in City Square

Rev L Gordon Adamson DD will preach Thou Shalt Not Kill at a joint service of United Churches in City Square on April 30 with soloist Peter Allen. Following worship a meeting will elect delegates to state and national Universalist conventions held at Siddeford First Universalist.

City Square L. Gordon Adamson Eees Peter Allen Unitarian Univer Siddeford First Universalist

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Guild Frederick Warner Carroll Father Laplante Sutton Maling Best Buy Plymouth DeSoto Ford Buick Mercury L.C Maling, Inc Chrysler Valiant Alfred Road Dial Conservation of Forests Rosemary Clooney Zino Francescatti Mahalia Jackson Robert Preston Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Eddie Condon Marilyn van Derbur Donald Voorhees and The Bell Telephone Orchestra Nbc-Tv Bell Telephone Hour Bell Telephone System Lydia Wendy Mercier Saco Native Belinda Cowgill Kim Keith Harvey Kelley Johnston Glenn Weeman Billy White Scott Higgins Donna Pammy Rickie Nedeau Earl Harvey Jane Nedeau Albert Cowgill Andy Harvey Robert Johnston Marshall Weeman, Jr Fernald White William Higgins Frederick Nedeau St. Joseph Church Robert Descoteaux Descoteaux Pauline Rochefort Lee Philip Victor Locke Street Philly Robert Meade Charles Meade Portland Road Victor Thornton Academy Biddeford Legion Post Girl Scouts Troop United Churches Fur Bridal Main Grossman Grossman Homes Grawite Street Quincy Massachusetts Homes Representative Ernest Kostis
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