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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1959

Page

7

Church Council Prepares For Annual Meeting

The Biddeford Saco Council of Churches met at School Street Methodist in Saco with Birger Johnson presiding. They reviewed the past year and laid plans for the coming year. The annual meeting will be Tuesday evening May 19 at the School Street church with a 6 30 dinner followed by a short business session to elect officers. Rev Luther Tyson will speak as area chaplain of industrial relations. The meeting is open to all church members. Attendees included Mrs D W Moore Mrs F Howard Schaffer Mrs Lawrence H Dyer Mr and Mrs Paul Croxford Francis Spencer Lawrence Bowie Robert F enderson Leon E Lancey Earl Clark Rev Norman J Langmaid Dr Lewis Cutler Rev Edmund Beal Rev Birger Johnson and James Dawn.

Biddeford-Saco The Methodist Church D. W. Moore F. Howard Schaffer Lawrence H. Dyer Paul Croxford Francis Spencer Lawrence Bowie Robert Fenderson Leon E. Lancey Earl Clark Norman J. Langmaid Lewis Cutler Edmund Beal Birger Johnson James Dawn

Saco Girl Scout Troop Visits City Hall

Saco Girl Scout Troop 15 met at School Street Methodist Church in Saco on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Roberta Andrews led a group to Saco City Hall to learn how city government operates. Mrs. Doris Clark, Chairwoman of the Board of Education, gave a tour. Sharon Dow led the flag ceremony with Linda Rocray and June Seaward as flag bearers and Ann Miller and Anne Harrison as color guards. Mrs. Wesley Seaward, troop leader, announced the next meeting for Monday at 3:30 pm and reminded girls to bring money for badges. Miss Pat Turner assisted with second class badge work while Mrs. Oliver Stevens began hospitality badge work and Mrs. Seaward spoke on personal health.

School Street Methodist Church Saco Roberta Andrews Saco City Hall Board of Education Doris Clark City Hall Sharon Dow Linda Rocray June Seaward Ann Miller Anne Harrison Wesley Seaward Pat Turner Oliver Stevens Gayle

Local names listed for community event cast

Peggy Burke and others including Kathy Clark Paula Deasey Sharon Dow Myrna Dutille, Sue Emmons Jane Foran Linda Harris Anne Harrison Beth Hudson Nancy Lennox Ann Miller Linda Rocray June Seanard Karen Smith Joyce Stevens Nena Strombom and Gloria Allen appear in a community notice listing participant names for an upcoming event.

Andrews Peggy Burke Kathy Clark Paula Deasey Sharon Dow Myrna Dutille Sue Emmons Jane Foran Linda Harris Anne Harrison Beth Hudson Nancy Lennox Ann Miller Linda Rocray June Seanard Karen Smith Joyce Stevens Nena Strombom Gloria Allen

Supner Slated At North Saco Fire Station

Mrs Edith Grant was welcomed as a new member at the meeting of the Women's auxiliary to the North Saco Fire Company at the North Saco fire station. Plans were outlined for a public covered dish supper on May 12 at the Saco Grange hall with a committee including Mrs Bernice Smith Emma Fullerton and Mrs Mona Foss. A special meeting Tuesday will finalize plans. President Mrs Olga Taylor presided and refreshments were provided by Mrs Mary Campbell and Mrs Lucille Poisson.

Edith Grant Women’s North Saco Mary Campbell Lucille Poisson

Committee To Meet With Chest Leaders

The Biddefort and Saco Recreation committee will meet with Community Chest officials Friday at 4 PM in the Chamber of Commerce secretary’s office. The committee's proposed youth recreation program will be explained to the Community Chest directors at this meeting.

Biddefort and Saco Community Chest Chamber of Commerce

Saco Industrial Arts Teacher Sir Charles Clark’s Condition Update

Sir Charles Clark, a veteran industrial arts teacher at Saco Public Schools, age 34 North Street, was reported resting comfortably at Mercy Hospital in Portland. Superintendent Cecil J. Cutts said Clark was taking a school vacation. he has served 38 years in Saco and four years at Livermore Falls. Burns School classes postponed until a substitute is found.

Charles Clark North Street Saco Mercy Hospital Portland Cecil J. Cutts Cutts Clark Livermore Falls Burns School

Auxiliary Unit Of Hibernians Plans Banquet

The Hibernian auxiliary met at Hibernian hall Elm Street Biddeford selecting June 4 as the banquet date with venue to be announced. Mrs Grace Donahue presided as vice president and reports were read on the dessert bridge and Men’s Night. Three new members were admitted Irene Buckley Roy Elizabeth Buckley and Doris Sevigny. Awards were presented to Mrs Austin Hobbins. The final meeting moved to May 19.

Hibernian Auxilia Hibernian Hall Elm Street Biddeford Charles Grace Donahue Alfred Benoit Johanna Lynch Irene Buckley Roy Elizabeth Buckley Doris Sevigny Theresa Flood Austin Hobbins Charles E. Cartier Atending C. Royal Sherkey Quentin Selacen John Brooks Arthur Allard Albert Colpitts Peter J. Farley Eugene Descoteaux Amedeo Miniutti Charles ‘Gallagher Alfred Bend'ithe Mary Murphy Mary Fearon

Biddeford Resident Fined in Saco for Inadequate Brakes

Raymond G. Nadeau, 28, of 3 Foss Street Biddeford, was fined 20 dollars by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court. Police charged him with operating a motor vehicle with inadequate brakes after stopping him for a 1958 license plate tab and his use of the hand brake to halt the car.

Raymond G. Nadeau Foss Street Biddeford Hilary Mahaney Saco Nadeau

Founders Day Banquet Held By Pi Chapter

The Pi chapter Beta Sigma Phi sorority held its Founders Day banquet at Carolyn's in Cape Elizabeth with guest speaker Miss Lucille Reny returning from foreign service in Baghdad and Cairo. Officers were installed by former president Mrs Sawtelle. a grass fire on Memorial Drive in a George Boutin field prompted Biddeford fire crews to respond. The Jewels ritual was conferred on two members, Mrs Moutsatsos and Mrs Melanson, with many members in attendance. The next meeting is planned for May with Mrs Melanson in Saco.

Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Carolyn's Cape Elizabeth Biddeford Memorial Drive George Boutin James Moutsatsos Joseph Melanson Roland Rioux Ra Audie Sawtelle Bflanson George Ange Moutsatsos Richarder James Nadeau Betty Stansberry Rolard Thomas Daly, Jr Clifford Berry Reny Melanson Sad Road Saco

Rainfall Eases Local Grass Fire Danger

Several steady rains in recent days have lowered the threat of grass fires in the area. Fire officials note the pattern should reduce ignition risk, with wetter conditions aiding suppression efforts and dampening dry vegetation. Authorities urge residents to remain cautious and report any smoke quickly.

Oil spill prompts street crew call in Saco firefighters

Firemen were summoned to 420 street in Saco yesterday afternoon to wash down oil spilled in a driveway after a hose broke during fuel delivery. An oil dealer at the address reported the incident and firefighters removed the slick before any incident began.

Saco Firem

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