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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1965

Page

3

Aurora Chanter Observes Guest Night by OES Chapter

About 85 members and guests attended the Aurora Chapter OES event in Kennebunkport. Officers named include Pauline Peacock Old Orchard Beach and Philip Wors ter South Berwick as matron and patron, with Ruth Herrick Biddeford and Richard Russell Kennebunk as associate leaders. The note lists numerous officers. Elizabeth Merrill Kennebunkport initiated, visiting dignitaries attended. Aurora Star Club to cater a turkey dinner for Arundel Lodge honoring Arthur Welch Cape Porpoise after 35 years as ruler. A Grand Family night was rescheduled from November to January 29.

Kennebunkport Aurora O.E.S Pauline Peacock Old Orchard Beach Philip Worster South Berwick Ruth Herrick Biddeford Richard Russell Kennebunk Annetta Ellis Berwick Barbara Wheeler Aileen Phillips Kittery Virginia Sheein North Berwick Meta Rust York Wilma Rogers Sanford Adah Lydia Flood Saco Ruth Genola Marshall Esther Charlene Rallis Martha Amy Allen Gerald Briggs Sentinel Elizabeth Merrill Eleanor Brooks Walfred Johnson Porpoise Order Frances Hutchins Gordon Hutchins Aurora Chapter

Mothers' Club Sets Date For Yale Party

Kennebunk Mothers' Club held an all day meeting at the hall on Lower Village with 20 members. President Mrs Natalie Zaleski led the business session welcoming new member Mrs Norman Wells. Nellie Eldridge of Kennebunkport won a special prize. The December meeting was changed to an afternoon session at 1 p.m. with a Christmas party and 50 cent gift exchange. Decorating and refreshments committee members were Vera Clough Arthur Fretwell and Mary McKenney. Lunch was served by Kay Baum Isabelle Gooch Vera Clough Marie Porter and Florence MacMillan.

Kennebunk Mothers’ Club Lower Village Natalie Zaleski Norman Wells Nellie Eldridge Kennebunkport

Area Residents Fined In Saco District Court

In Saco 10th District Court yesterday several locals faced traffic violations. William L. Simpson pleaded guilty to operating without a license and paid $25. Others admitted speeding: Donald J. Lariviere $20. Beverly A. Rouillard $20. John M. Inger Ren pleaded guilty. Richard A. Daynard $20. Additional fines: Calvin L. Upton $15. Donna L. Larrivee $25. Roscoe Hawes found innocent. Andre Cote charged with forgery. case against John Sczymecki for defective exhaust filed without fine.

Saco 10Th District William L. Simpson Lewis Ave Saco Donald J. Lariviere Foss St Biddeford Beverly A. Rouillard Union St Adney J. Harmon Pleasant St John Sczymecki Pool Road Roscoe E. Hawes RFD 3 Andre Cote Sanford George Varney Calvin L. Upton South Portland Kennebunk Donna L. Larrivee Westbrook Sace John M. Inger- Ren Melrose Mass Richard A. Daynard New York N. Y

Klneburg Clothing Store to Open in Savan Building

Maurice Goldman leases part of the Savon Shoe Building on Portland Street to Neals of California for a discount clothing store. Store will feature 20 to 30 percent off regular prices. Mrs. June Bryant of Kennebunk Beach named manager. store to open shortly.

Kennebunk Maurice Goldman Sa ‘von Portland Street Neals of California June Bryant Kennebunk Beach

Fremont Club and Auxiliary Elect Officers

The Fremont Club and Auxiliary elected officers at a joint meeting led by Club President Joseph Peloquin and Auxiliary President Mrs. Jeanette Coulombe. Christmas party set for Dec 18 with a children’s party on Dec 19 at the Alfred Street Biddeford hall.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Hall Ahll Blanche Neault Webber Hospital Joseph Peloquin Jeannette Coulombe Simoneau Daigne

Civic Association Hosts Christmas Fair in West Buxton

The Saco Valley Civic Association opens its Christmas Fair today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bank Hall with Santa Claus guest of honor from 1 to 4 p.m. tomorrow. The fair features a grab bag for youngsters, gift wrapping, decorating ideas, tables of food, candy, white elephants and Christmas greens, plus handwork pillows duplicated to order for Christmas gifts.

West Buxton Saco Valley

Books Given To Members Of AMVETS Unit

At the Abbott-Ver ville AMVETS Auxiliary meeting in Old Orchard Beach copies of the book Trial of Freedom were given to members. Plans for a Christmas party at the Post Home Walnut Street on Wednesday Dec 8 at 7 p.m. attendance award winner was Mrs. Rita Littlefield. President Mrs. Lauraine Pettengill presided. Next meeting set for Dec 15 at the Post Home Walnut Street.

Old Orchard Beach Abbott - Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Rita Littlefield Lauraine Pettengill

Passion Play Outlined For Thursday Club

The Thursday Club at Biddeford Unitarian Church outlined a December 16 meeting at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford. Guest speaker Rev. Leo White discussed the Oberammergau Passion Play with slides and wood carvings by villagers. Carlton Day Reed Jr. will speak on Greek Culture at the next event.

Thursday Club Biddeford Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco Thomas Paraday St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Adams Street Jimmy Fund William O'Sullivan Leo White J.C.D York Obergammergau M. Christine Cosgrove William Judge Joseph Gagne Wilbert Hodgen Kennebunk Armand Metayer Mary Skillins Mary Murphy Margaret Fearon Anna Donahue William Gaffney Emery Hutchins Celia Descoteaux Wilbrod Bedard Fern Reardon Daniel J. Reardon Christine Langevin Florence Flood Christos Throumoulos Lewis Lachance Throumoulos Carlton Day Reed Jr Maine Senate

Duplicate Bridge Winners Named

The Sea Stars Duplicate Bridge Club met at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday evening. Players included Alice Feiteau Charlotte Dubois William Haase Paul Chadbourne Dora Paulhus Richard Shorey Daniel Drummond Ada Sleeper Estelle Aranovitch Eleanor Marshall Edrice Bates Doris Ellingwood Robert Whelan Walter Fisher John Anderson Clarice Hansen Pauline Howlett Frances Putnam John V. Angelone Margaret Field Gertrude Leonard Sadie Thompson Vera Rudy Noella Sicard Jeanne Shaw.

Old Orchard Beach Sea Stars Duplicate Bridge Club Odd Fellows Hall Alice Feeteau Charlotte Dubois William Haase Paul Chadbourne Dora Paulhus Richard Shorey Daniel Drummond Ada Sleeper Estelle Aranovitch Eleanor Marshall Edrice Bates Doris Ellingwood Robert Whelan Walter Fisher John Anderson Clarice Hansen Pauline Howlett Frances Putnam John V. Angelone Margaret Field Gertrude Leonard Sadie Thompson Vera Rudy Noella Sicard Jeanne Shaw Donald Briggs North Fecteau Dubois Haase Chadbourne Paulhus Shorey East West Fisher Anderson Hansen Howlett Briggs Bates Leonard Portland B.P.O. Hall State Street

Mrs Armand E Reay Named York County Rep On State Council

Mrs Armand E Reay of Biddeford is the only York County representative on Maine's Governor's Advisory Council on the Status of Women. She joins 16 women statewide on the new council formed to give women a stronger voice in legislative matters. Reay has held multiple leadership roles in Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary Hudson N Y Academy of Presentation of Mary Alumnae Area Child and Family Guidance Association and St Andre's Home and Hospital Auxiliary.

York County Governor’s Advisory Council On the Armand E. Reay Biddeford Governor’s Commission On the Status of Women John Reed Reay Notre Dame Hospital

Motion For New Trial Is Continued

Judge Alton J. Lessard of York County Superior Court continued a motion to set aside a verdict and grant a new trial in a land damages suit. Barbara W. Smart had been awarded 1500 dollars after the highway commission took nearby land. grounds include alleged inadequate award and improper appraiser testimony. The case stems from a state appeal, with burden of damages on the owner.

Alfred Alton J. Lessard York County Superior Court Robert Cyr. Biddeford Barbara W. Smart Kennebunkport Highway Commission Smart Cyr Land Damages Board

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Aurora Chanter Yale RCA Sinnemacter Murphy's Music, Inc Lou Janelle Murphy’s Music Store, Inc Main Street Graves GOP Brendan V. Twomey Gordon Flood Harold Waight Twomey Milne Gerard Cassette Clayton Freeman Orton Munro Saco District ITO Biddeford Savings Bank Biddeford, Maine Journal Fremont Club and Auxiliary Royal Chretien Josephat Grenier David St. Amand Ernest Valliere Paul Nadeau Raymond Gendron Joseph Neault Marcel Ross Alcide Dubois Patrick Guerrette Lionel Garon Civic Association Amvets Unit Savon Shoes Import Fashions, Inc Rt. 1 Portland Road Remar’s
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