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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1960

Page

6

Dr Henry Henley to Lead Union Service in Biddeford Church

Dr Kenneth R Henley will preach at the union service held at the White church Cres cent Street Biddeford starting at 9 a.m. He is pastor of the Second Congregational Church Greenfield Mass and a summer visitor at Ocean Park. Mrs Noreen Uibby will be soloist with Horace Killam at the organ. Services continue to September 4 with Rev Johnson preaching August 28.

First Parish Congregational Church Saco Birger T. Johnson Second Congregational Church Biddeford H Lewis Cutler White Church Crescent Street Kenneth R. Henley Henley Greenfield Mass Ocean Park Noreen Uibby Horace Killam Johnson

Two Attendance Awards Given To Saco Grange

Two Attendance Awards were presented to Saco Grange at a joint meeting with the Pioneer Union at Saco hall. The Grange received a gavel and a cash award for largest Union meeting attendance, while two members placed in York county baking contests, Mrs. Clair Littlefield for cakes and Mrs. Hannah Corriveau for cookies, with state contest prospects. The gathering also covered officer elections, upcoming events, and a midweek guest from Honduras on an extension tour.

Saco Grange Pioneer Union North Street Saco Grange York County Clair Littlefield Hannah Corriveau Milton Randall Limerick Acton Fair Alice Prue David Grindell Carol Burgess Elais Villegas Honduras United States Leland Scammon Fred Merrill Arundel Grange York Pomona Juvenile Grange Rachel Smith Pamela Smith Linda Harris Beatrice Scammon Bryant Pond Sharon Seawood Virginia Lennox Alice Bradeen Beverly Mary Frances Simpson Glenna Bradeen Margaret Grant

Duck Shooting Rules Tightened In U S Flyways

Washington AP reports migratory waterfowl rules tightening for 1960-61. Redhead and canvasback ducks are banned. Outside dates run Oct 7 to Jan 8, 1961. brant dates vary by Pacific Flyway. Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands dates run Nov 1 to Feb 15. Maximum shooting days and bag limits differ by flyway with Pacific Flyway most restricted. Hours extend sunrise to sunset with noon to sunset limit on open days.

Washington Secretary of Interior Fred A. Seaton Brant Pacific Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Atlantic Mississippi Central

Saunders, Maine business leader, dies at 55

Westbrook Maine AP report states H War ren Saunders age 55 former president of Associated Industries of Maine died unexpectedly at his home yesterday He was treasurer of Saunders Bros dowel and woods products manufacturers and a longtime civic leader.

Westbrook H. Warren Saunders Associated Industries of Maine Saunders Bros Dowel

Echo 1 Satellite Seen Over Wells

The Echo 1 communications satellite launched from Cape Canaveral was visible to the naked eye over Southern Maine last night. Melvin Campbell of Wells reported sighting it from his Route 1 home at 9 45 p m, noting the northern lights were also visible.

Echo 1 Cape Canaveral Fla Maine Melvin Campbell Route 1 Wells

COF Initiates New Members Plan Field Days

Three new members joined Lafayette court Catholic Order of Foresters at last night’s meeting. They are Mrs. Rita Garand Miss Rita Boissonneault and Richard Lambert. Final plans for the September juvenile field day and the adult field day were discussed. The next meeting will select officers.

Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters Rita Garand Rita Boissonneault Ri Chard Lambert

Taratine Scout Group Elects Officers at Council Fire

During a council fire at Joseph Small's cot tage in Swan Pond Lyman the Taratine society elected officers and awarded degree work to Neophilies Bruce Nunan and Edward Ackroyd. The event featured a chicken barbeque and outdoor activities followed by ceremonies.

Joseph Small Swan Pond Lyman Taratine Society Bruce Nunan Edward Ackroyd Arthur Jowett Sachem John Colomb Saomore Lawrance Villandry John Hill Romeo Cr Saco C. Millard Neal Gordon Day John E. Hill J.T. Small Biddeford Paul E. Cote David Jowett Romeo Croteau Albert Croteau Springvale Eddie Ackroyd Jack Weiss Sanford

Youth Collecting Items For Auction At Biddeford High

A 15 year old Troy New York youth spent the week collecting rare items for the Biddeford High school alumni auction to be held Saturday. Peter Bentzen, residing this August at Goose Rocks Beach, is aiding Mrs. Melbourne Means the auction chair with final arrangements and will assist the auctioneer as he did last year. The latest item is an antique Edison phonograph with records.

Troy N. Y Biddeford High School Peter Bentzen Goose Rocks Beach Melbourne Means Bentzen

Cranberry Industry Sets Record Ad Campaign for 1960

Ambrose E. Stevens of Ocean Spray told the 30th stockholders meeting that the cranberry industry plans a record advertising campaign in fall 1960 as part of a recovery program after last year’s cancer scare linked to a weed killer. He noted consumer attitude improved since late 1959.

Hanson Mass Ocean Spray Cranberry Co Ambrose E. Stevens Ocean Spray U. S. Welfare Department

Kiwanis Charity Auction Plans Discussed at Meeting

Secretary Martin J. Rielly reported on an interclub meeting with Standish Kiwanians and plans for the coming charity auction. President Raymond Bonang welcomed visiting Kiwanians Rev William Malpass of Plattsburg NY Brigadier George Simons of Watertown NY and Rev Richard Pease of Rutherford NJ. Delegates named for the New England Kiwanis convention at Bretton Woods in September. The delegation includes club officers and Dr L P Taillon Fernand M X Cote and Francis Cote.

Martin J. Rielly Saco- Biddeford Kiwanis Club Raymond Bonang William Malpass Plattssburg N. Y S. A George Simons Watertown

Annual Outing Of Past Noble Grands

York county Past Noble Grands association held its annual outing last evening at Forbes Wells Beach. Ninety five members attended from North Berwick Saco South Berwick Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Biddeford Springvale West Buxton and Berwick. The anniversary cake was presented to Mrs Eleanor Kennedy of Saco. The place and date for the September meeting will be announced.

York County

Portland druggist dies after near miss at sandlot game

Ernest Russell, a retired Portland druggist, died of a heart attack yesterday after a sandlot game incident. He was watching when a batter’s bat flew loose and nearly struck him. Russell was rushed to a hospital and died shortly after arrival.

Portland Ernest Russell Russell

Scout Whist Party Site Is Changed

A whist party sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 310 will be held at Saco City Hall Sunday at 7 30 PM instead of First Parish Congregational Church. Proceeds fund camping gear for a weekend trip to Camp Nutter in Acton in September.

First Parish Congregational Church Saco Saco City Hall Boy Scout Pack 310 Camp Nutter Acton

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